Herby celery & bulgur salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
84%
Herby celery & bulgur salad
30 min.
6
257kcal

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Are you on the lookout for a refreshing and nutritious dish that will delight your taste buds? Look no further than this Herby Celery & Bulgur Salad, an enticing combination of vibrant flavors and textures that perfectly fits any occasion! With a health score of 84, this vegetarian and vegan-friendly salad is not only delicious but also incredibly good for you.

Imagine the chewy, nutty taste of bulgur wheat mingling with the crispness of freshly sliced celery and the natural sweetness of a dessert apple. Each bite is elevated by the crunch of toasted hazelnuts, a hint of heat from the red chili, and the burst of juicy pomegranate seeds. The fragrant herbs—parsley, mint, and tarragon—bring a garden-fresh element that makes this salad truly stand out.

Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal side dish, antipasti, or even a light starter or snack. Bursting with flavor and ready to impress, this salad is perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simply as a wholesome addition to your weekly meal prep. Plus, with just 257 calories per serving, you can enjoy it guilt-free!

So why not treat yourself and your family to this colorful Herby Celery & Bulgur Salad? It’s a delightful way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while savoring each bite!

Ingredients

  • 200 bulgur 
  • bunch celery 
  •  apples 
  •  juice of lemon 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • handful hazelnuts toasted roughly chopped
  •  to 5 chilies red deseeded chopped
  • large handful pomegranate seeds 
  • small bunch parsley chopped
  • small bunch mint leaves chopped
  • small bunch tarragon chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Put the bulgur wheat in a large bowl and just cover with boiling water. Cover the bowl with cling film and leave for 30 mins to absorb all the water.
  2. Meanwhile, separate the sticks of celery and set the leaves aside. Very finely slice the celery and roughly chop the leaves.
  3. Cut the apple into fine matchsticks and toss in a little lemon juice. In a bowl, mix the remaining lemon juice with the oil and some seasoning to make a dressing.
  4. Gently fluff up the bulgur with a fork.
  5. Mix the sliced celery and apple through the bulgur, followed by the nuts, chilli, pomegranate seeds and herbs.
  6. Drizzle over the dressing and toss everything together gently. Scatter with the celery leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories257kcal
Protein8.43%
Fat43.27%
Carbs48.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.67
Glycemic Load
10.96
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.786521745765%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.81mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.45mg
Epigallocatechin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
2.3mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.45mg
Hesperetin
0.79mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
20.7mg
Luteolin
0.31mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
1.41mg
Quercetin
1.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:256.67kcal
12.83%
Fat:13.1g
20.16%
Saturated Fat:1.64g
10.28%
Carbohydrates:32.92g
10.97%
Net Carbohydrates:24.9g
9.05%
Sugar:4.22g
4.69%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:18.57mg
0.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.74g
11.49%
Vitamin K:166.46µg
158.53%
Manganese:1.49mg
74.32%
Vitamin C:28.16mg
34.13%
Fiber:8.02g
32.08%
Vitamin A:1006.61IU
20.13%
Magnesium:77.02mg
19.26%
Vitamin E:2.32mg
15.45%
Phosphorus:133.29mg
13.33%
Iron:2.29mg
12.73%
Copper:0.24mg
12.22%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.07%
Vitamin B3:2.2mg
10.99%
Potassium:346.93mg
9.91%
Folate:39.6µg
9.9%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.99%
Zinc:0.97mg
6.47%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.41%
Calcium:53.23mg
5.32%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.92%
Selenium:1.02µg
1.46%