Pomegranate, Walnut and Bulgur Wheat Salad
This Middle Eastern inspired Pomegranate, Walnut and Bulgur Wheat Salad is delicious on it's own or as part of a larger meal.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 637.7kcal
Ingredients
- 120 grams bulgur wheat
- 600 ml water
- 1 pomegranate seeds only
- 50 grams walnuts chopped
- 2 inches cucumber diced
- 6 spring Onions diced
- 1 handful fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon juice only
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the bulgur wheat to a sauce pan along with the water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed and it is tender.
- Once cooked, drain and leave to cool.
- Once cooled, combine with the pomegranate, walnuts, cucumber, spring onions and fresh parsley.
- Drizzle over the olive oil and squeeze over the lemon juice. Give the salad a good mix and leave for at least 5 mins so the flavours can combine.
- Season to taste.
- The salad can either be served straight away while still warm or cool from the fridge. Sprinkle over a few more pomegranate pips and serve with a sprig of parsley on top!
Nutrition
Calories: 637.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 83.17g | Protein: 14.87g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 3.81g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13.78g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12.71g | Sodium: 38.22mg | Potassium: 877.57mg | Fiber: 20.83g | Sugar: 22.42g | Vitamin A: 551.51IU | Vitamin C: 52.84mg | Calcium: 111.81mg | Iron: 3.7mg