Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Bulgur

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Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Bulgur
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Health Score:
86 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
Calories:
252
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie252 cal.(12 %)
Protein7 g(7 %)
Fat13 g(11 %)
Carbohydrates26 g(17 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5.7 g(19 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.7 mg(23 %)
Vitamin K29.3 μg(49 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin3.2 mg(27 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate76 μg(25 %)
Pantothenic acid1.2 mg(20 %)
Biotin10 μg(22 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.3 μg(10 %)
Vitamin C35 mg(37 %)
Potassium669 mg(17 %)
Calcium122 mg(12 %)
Magnesium69 mg(23 %)
Iron2.1 mg(14 %)
Iodine8 μg(4 %)
Zinc1.3 mg(16 %)
Saturated fatty acids3 g
Uric acid45 mg
Cholesterol6 mg
Complete sugar8 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
100 grams Bulgur
1 Cucumber
500 grams Tomatoes
salt
freshly ground pepper
50 grams caperberry (from a jar)
4 Tbsps olive oil
250 grams Turkish Yogurt (0.1% fat) (Substitute whole-fat yogurt)
whole Cumin
mint (for serving)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Tomatoolive oilCucumbersaltCuminmint

Preparation steps

1.

Place bulgur in a sieve and place in a tall pot of simmering water. Cover and steam over medium heat, about 20 minutes.

2.

Peel cucumber, halve lengthwise, remove seeds with a spoon and cut cucumber into thick slices.

3.

Rinse, tomatoes, pat dry, core and cut tomatoes into large dice. In a bowl, combine cucumber and tomato pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in capers and 3 tablespoons caper liquid from the jar. Add olive oil and mix well.

4.

Remove bulgur from pan, let cool and fluff with a fork.

5.

Divide salad among plates and top with bulgur. Whisk yogurt until smooth, season lightly with salt, pepper and a little cardamom. Drizzle dressing over salads. Sprinkle with cumin seeds and garnish with mint leaves.

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