Kisir bulgur wheat salad
A tangy, spicy bulgur salad with tomato, pomegranate molasses and lots of herbs, great for picnics.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.00 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the bulgur in a large bowl with the tomato purée and pepper paste. Pour over the boiling water, stir, cover and leave for 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
15 min - 2
Fluff with a fork. Stir in the oil, molasses, lemon juice and chilli flakes.
- 3
Add the spring onions, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and mint and mix well.
- 4
Taste and add more lemon juice if you like it sharper.
- 5
Serve scooped into the lettuce leaves, like little cups.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.