Bulgur and Cherry Salad
A fresh and vibrant salad combining nutty bulgur with juicy cherries, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, dressed in a zesty balsamic vinaigrette with warming spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 200 g cooked bulgur
- 20 g walnuts
- 1 stalk celery, sliced
- 70 g pitted cherries
- 1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Dried chili flakes, to taste
- Utskho suneli (Georgian blue fenugreek spice), to taste
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry pan until fragrant. Let cool and roughly chop.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked bulgur, sliced celery, pitted cherries, chopped red onion, and parsley.
- Add the toasted walnuts to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, dried chili flakes, and a pinch of utskho suneli. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the bulgur mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed pitted cherries for best flavor.
- Utskho suneli adds a unique Georgian twist; omit or substitute with ground fenugreek if unavailable.
- Letting the salad rest enhances the flavor integration.
- Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 5 g
- Sodium: Approx. 150 mg
- Fat: Approx. 10 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20 g
- Fiber: Approx. 4 g
- Protein: Approx. 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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