Herby Celery & Bulghar Salad
This bulgur salad is a delightful medley of flavors and textures. The nutty bulgur wheat serves as a hearty base, complemented by the crispness of celery and apple. Tossed with toasted hazelnuts, spicy red chili, and vibrant pomegranate seeds, each bite is a burst of freshness and crunch. The fragrant herbs and zesty lemon dressing pull everything together for a delicious and nutritious dish.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 200g bulgar wheat
- 1 bunch celery
- 1 dessert apple
- juice 1 lemon
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- handful toasted hazelnuts , roughly chopped
- 1 red chilli , deseeded and chopped
- large handful pomegranate seeds
- small bunch parsley , chopped
- small bunch mint , chopped
- small bunch tarragon , chopped
Instructions
- Put the bulgur wheat in a large bowl and just cover with boiling water. Cover the bowl with cling film and leave for 30 mins to absorb all the water.
- Meanwhile, separate the sticks of celery and set the leaves aside. Very finely slice the celery and roughly chop the leaves. Cut the apple into fine matchsticks and toss in a little lemon juice. In a bowl, mix the remaining lemon juice with the oil and some seasoning to make a dressing.
- Gently fluff up the bulgur with a fork. Mix the sliced celery and apple through the bulgur, followed by the nuts, chilli, pomegranate seeds and herbs. Drizzle over the dressing and toss everything together gently. Scatter with the celery leaves and serve.
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 229 calories
- Fat Content: 10 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 30 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 4 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.1 milligram of sodium
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