Bulgur, Red Pepper, Cucumber and Cheese Salad |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A delightful salad from North Africa. Oil-cured black olives can also be added to this salad just before serving, if you like. Ingredients:
225 g bulgur wheat |
300 ml boiling water |
4 tablespoons olive oil |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint |
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander |
salt |
pepper |
1 red pepper, grilled, peeled and sliced |
1 bunch plump spring onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
1/2 cucumber, coarsely chopped |
115 g feta cheese, crumbled |
lime wedge, to serve |
Directions:
1. Place the bulgur wheat in a large bowl, add the boiling water and leave to soak for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally with a fork, until the water has been absorbed.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and seasoning.
3. Pour oil mixture over the bulgur wheat, add the herbs and mix well.
4. Then mix in the remaining ingredients.
5. Cover and chill until required.
6. Serve garnished with lime wedges.
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