Description
A wholesome and vibrant bulgur wheat salad featuring sweet sultanas, crunchy toasted hazelnuts, nutritious pumpkin seeds, and fresh grated carrots, all brought together with a zesty lemon and rapeseed oil dressing. This dish is served cold, making it a perfect light meal or side dish full of texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 600g bulgur wheat
- 140g sultanas
- 1 liter hot vegetable or chicken stock
Mix-ins and Dressing
- 4 medium carrots, coarsely grated
- 100g pumpkin seeds
- 100g toasted hazelnuts, chopped
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 5 tbsp rapeseed oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Soak Bulgur Wheat: Place the bulgur wheat and sultanas together in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the hot vegetable or chicken stock, ensuring the grains are fully covered. Cover the bowl with cling film and allow the bulgur to soak for 20 to 30 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the grains are tender.
- Fluff and Cool: Once soaked, use a fork to gently separate the grains, ensuring the bulgur has a light and fluffy texture. Set aside and allow to cool completely to room temperature.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the coarsely grated carrots, pumpkin seeds, chopped toasted hazelnuts, lemon juice, and rapeseed oil to the cooled bulgur mixture. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.
- Mix and Serve: Thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Transfer the salad to a large serving bowl and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- To toast hazelnuts, spread them evenly on a baking tray and roast in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- You can substitute rapeseed oil with extra virgin olive oil for a different flavor profile.
- For a vegan version, ensure vegetable stock is used instead of chicken stock.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated to allow flavors to meld.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or mint for an additional fresh taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: bulgur wheat salad, carrot salad, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, sultanas, lemon dressing, healthy salad, vegetarian dish, Mediterranean cuisine
