This is a great salad for summer…light and bright flavors from the lemon and cilantro with bursts of saltiness from the olives and the cheese. Goes great with grilled meat, as a base for a “bowl,” an addition to a pita or enjoy all by itself!
Mediterranean Bulgur Wheat & Chickpea Salad
Makes enough for 10-12 people
1 Cup, Bulgur Wheat
As Needed, Hot Tap Water
19 Oz. Can, Chickpeas, Drained
6 Oz., Feta, Crumbled
1 Cup, Grape Tomatoes, Halved
½ Each, European Cucumber, ¼” Dice
½ Each, Red Onion, ¼” Dice
½ Cup, Kalamata Olives, Pitted, Halved
½ Bunch, Cilantro, Roughly Chopped
1 Each, Lemon, Zested & Juiced
1 Tbs., Lemon Infused Olive Oil
¼ Cup, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
To Taste, Kosher Salt
To Taste, Black Pepper
Method:
- Place the bulgur wheat in a bowl, and cover with the hottest water you can get out of your tap
- Allow the bulgur wheat to absorb the water and become soft (about 30 minutes – an hour)…taste the bulgur wheat. If not soft enough, allow more time in the water
- Drain the bulgur wheat well, pushing out additional liquid with your hand
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well