Ziyad Bulgur Salad

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INGREDIENTS

2 cups Ziyad Brand Coarse Bulgur Wheat #3
1/4 cup Sultan Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more to drizzle
1 onion chopped
1/4 cup Ziyad Brand Tomato Paste
2 tbsp Ziyad Brand Hot or Mild Red Pepper Paste
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1 tsp Ziyad Brand Ground Cumin
1 tsp Ziyad Brand Ground Coriander
1 tsp Ziyad Brand Sumac
1 cup cucumber, finely diced
1 tomato or red pepper, finely diced
1 jalapeño diced, optional
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
Juice of one lemon
2 tbsp Ziyad Brand Pomegranate Molasses

A refreshing bulgur salad blended with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and zesty flavors. Wholesome and versatile, it pairs beautifully with mezze spreads and summer meals.

Directions

Step 1:

Cook bulgur according to package instructions.

Step 2:

Meanwhile, dice and chop all your vegetables and herbs.

Step 3:

In a frying pan, add the olive oil. Sauté the onions until translucent about 5 minutes. Add tomato and pepper paste and cook on low for about 3 mins, stirring often. Add salt, cumin, coriander and sumac.

Step 4:

Add the onion mixture to a bowl of cooked bulgur and mix to coat well.

Step 5:

Add in all the rest of the salad ingredients with the bulgur, pomegranate molasses, and lemon juice. Add a tablespoon of olive oil all over the top. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning.