Vegetable Bulgur Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
53%
Vegetable Bulgur Salad
45 min.
8
181kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this delightful Vegetable Bulgur Salad! Bursting with fresh flavors and a medley of colorful vegetables, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome addition to your meal repertoire. Whether you're serving it as a side dish, antipasti, or a light snack, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends.

With its base of fluffy bulgur, this recipe is packed with plant-based goodness. The combination of tender sautéed yellow squash and eggplant, along with crisp cherry tomatoes and refreshing cucumber, creates a delightful texture and taste. Tossed with baby spinach and fresh basil, every bite is a celebration of summer's bounty. The addition of a zesty tomato, caper, and olive vinaigrette elevates the flavors, making it a truly irresistible dish.

Not only is this Vegetable Bulgur Salad vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free, but it also boasts a health score of 53, making it a guilt-free indulgence. With just 181 calories per serving, you can enjoy this salad without compromising your health goals. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy and satisfying option for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Dive into this deliciously wholesome salad and let the flavors transport you to a sunny Mediterranean garden!

Ingredients

  • cups baby spinach 
  • 0.8 cup bulgur 
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • lb eggplant italian halved lengthwise
  • slices cucumber english quartered
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • small onion red chopped
  • tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing 
  • cup water 
  • 1.5 lb to 3 sized squashes yellow sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Combine bulgur and boiling-hot water in a bowl and let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Cool slightly.
  2. While bulgur stands, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté squash and onion with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer cooked vegetables with a slotted spoon to a large plate to cool.
  4. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to skillet and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté eggplant with salt and pepper to taste (add more oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary), stirring, until golden brown and tender, about 6 minutes.
  5. Transfer eggplant with slotted spoon to plate to cool.
  6. Gently toss cooked vegetables with bulgur, tomatoes, cucumber, spinach, basil, vinaigrette, and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories181kcal
Protein7.82%
Fat53.55%
Carbs38.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.75
Glycemic Load
4.98
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.254782754442%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
48.59mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.59mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
3.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:181.39kcal
9.07%
Fat:11.51g
17.71%
Saturated Fat:1.71g
10.69%
Carbohydrates:18.68g
6.23%
Net Carbohydrates:13.09g
4.76%
Sugar:5.09g
5.66%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:14.58mg
0.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.78g
7.57%
Vitamin K:59.05µg
56.24%
Manganese:0.8mg
40.14%
Vitamin C:21.59mg
26.17%
Fiber:5.59g
22.37%
Vitamin A:1026.18IU
20.52%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.2%
Folate:60.98µg
15.25%
Potassium:512.65mg
14.65%
Magnesium:55.01mg
13.75%
Vitamin E:1.98mg
13.22%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.72%
Phosphorus:99.53mg
9.95%
Copper:0.17mg
8.56%
Vitamin B3:1.6mg
8%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.53%
Iron:1.18mg
6.56%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
4.99%
Zinc:0.71mg
4.72%
Calcium:39.78mg
3.98%
Selenium:0.94µg
1.34%
Source:Epicurious