UA Cooperative Extension

Southwestern Bulgur Wheat Salad

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June 12, 2021

  • Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur wheat

1 cup pumpkin seeds

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

¼ cup fresh lime juice

¾ teaspoon chili powder

1 15-oz can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained

2 tomatoes, finely chopped

1 zucchini, finely chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears corn)

Directions

1.Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly.

2.Bring 1½ cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

3.Stir in bulgur wheat, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

4.Toss bulgur wheat with remaining ingredients in a large bowl and serve cold or at room temperature.

Bulgur is a whole wheat berry that has been steamed, dried then cracked. It comes in three sizes (choose the smallest size for this recipe). Wheat contains 13 B vitamins, vitamin E, protein, and omega-3 essential fatty acids. Bulgur cooks quickly and is readily available at most grocery stores. Couscous can be substituted for bulgur, however it is more processed so it tends to be lower in fiber as it is a form of pasta made from white flour, so look for the whole grain form of couscous. Both bulgur and couscous are wheat products and therefore contain gluten

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size3/4 cup
Calories184
Sodium91mg
Iron2mg
Protein8g
Cholesterol0mg
Sugar3g
Total Fat2g
Saturated Fat0.5g
Folate67mcg
Calcium42mg
Total Carbohydrates35g
Dietary Fiber9g