Best Bulgur And Lentil Salad With Tarragon And Walnuts Recipes

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BULGUR AND LENTIL SALAD



Bulgur and Lentil Salad image

The best lentils for this hearty salad are French green lentils or black beluga lentils. They're more likely to stay intact while cooking than brown lentils.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup green or beluga lentils, rinsed and picked over
1 small onion, cut in half
2 garlic cloves, slightly crushed
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 cup fine or medium bulgur
4 scallions, thinly sliced (more to taste)
4 to 6 radishes, thinly sliced
1 cup finely chopped parsley
2 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the lentils, onion, garlic and bay leaf in a saucepan, and add 2 to 3 cups water, enough to cover by an inch or two. Bring to a gentle boil, add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes until tender but intact. Remove from the heat. Remove and discard the onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, place the bulgur in a medium bowl, and add salt to taste. Cover with 2 cups hot or boiling water, and allow to sit for 20 to 25 minutes until most of the water is absorbed. Drain through a strainer and squeeze out the water.
  • Combine the lentils, bulgur, scallions, radishes, parsley and mint in a large bowl or salad bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper to taste, and the olive oil. Toss with the salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 309 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

WALDORF LENTIL SALAD



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Here's a delicious way to get fiber-rich lentils into your diet. "This salad includes something I discovered years ago: a touch of ground cloves," notes Lily Julow of Lawrenceville, Georgia. "It does amazing things for lentils!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Dash ground cloves
Dash pepper
1 medium apple, chopped
1/4 cup sliced celery
2 Bibb lettuce leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring lentils and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, allspice, cloves and pepper until blended. Stir in apple and celery., Drain and rinse lentils in cold water. Gently stir into apple mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce leaves; sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 18g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

BULGUR AND LENTIL SALAD WITH TARRAGON AND WALNUTS



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Categories     Salad     Side     Vegetarian     Walnut     Lentil     Summer     Chill     Tarragon     Bulgur     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 as an entrée or 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
3 tablespoons tarragon wine-vinegar
1/2 cup brown or green lentils, preferably lentilles du Puy (French green lentils)
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup bulgur, preferably fine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
3 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped fine

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine shallot and 1 tablespoon vinegar. In a small saucepan simmer lentils in water to cover by 2 inches until just tender but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes, and drain well. Add hot lentils to shallot mixture and season with salt and pepper. Cool mixture, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small heavy saucepan combine 1 1/2 cups water, bulgur, and salt and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer bulgur to a large bowl and cool completely, stirring occasionally.
  • Add lentils to bulgur with celery, carrot, tarragon, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, oil, walnuts,and salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Salad may be make 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before serving.

LENTILS WITH BULGUR AND HERB SALAD



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, one pot, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup brown or green lentils, washed and picked over
1/2 large red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tomatoes (canned are fine), chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne or dried red chili flakes, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup medium-grain bulgur
3 cups chicken, beef or vegetable stock (approximately), preferably homemade, or water
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 or 3 cups chopped mesclun or romaine
Lemon juice
1 cup low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • If time allows soak lentils in cold water to cover an hour or more. Drain. Soak onion in salted water to cover until ready to serve.
  • Put 1 tablespoon oil in a large deep saucepan, and turn heat to medium. A minute later add garlic and cook until fragrant, another minute or so. Add tomato, cayenne and cumin and cook until tomato is soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add bulgur and cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, then add liquid and lentils. Bring to a boil, then cover, and adjust heat so mixture simmers steadily. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until lentils and bulgur are tender and all liquid is absorbed. If mixture starts to dry out, add liquid as needed and continue cooking. You will definitely need to add liquid if you did not soak the lentils. If mixture is too wet, raise heat a bit and cook uncovered, stirring, until it dries out.
  • Toss herbs and lettuce with remaining olive oil and lemon juice to taste; add salt and pepper to taste. Serve lentil-bulgur mixture topped with dressed greens, drained onions and a dollop of yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 266, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 676 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

LENTIL AND BULGUR SALAD



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Lentils, bulgur, and feta cheese give this salad its Middle-Eastern flavor. Pack it for a picnic, or serve it with crisp lettuce as a light supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 box (5.25 ounces) fine-grain bulgur wheat, (scant 3/4 cup)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
3/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, (4 to 6 scallions)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, cover lentils with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until lentils are tender but still holding their shape, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in bulgur,1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper. Cover; remove from heat, and let stand until bulgur has absorbed liquid, 30 minutes.
  • Transfer bulgur to a large bowl. Gently stir in lentils, tomatoes, scallions, lemon juice, and oil. Serve sprinkled with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 19 g, Protein 18 g

LENTIL SPROUT AND BULGUR SALAD



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Make and share this Lentil Sprout and Bulgur Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 cup Bulgar wheat
2 tablespoons capers
1 1/2-2 cups lentil sprouts
2 scallions, sliced thin
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
bibb lettuce (optional)

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil over high heat. Stir in bulgur. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain in fine-meshed sieve and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled bulgur, lentil sprouts, capers and vegetables and toss well.
  • Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the bulgur mix in the bowl and toss until well blended.
  • Serve in a pretty bowl over lettuce leaves. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.4, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 4.9, Sodium 1458, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 7, Protein 11.6

CRUNCH'S LENTIL SALAD



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This is a versatile, healthy salad that can easily be eaten as the main meal for lunch.

Provided by CRUNCHM

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups water
1 cup lentils
½ cup bulgur
salt to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced, or more to taste
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes; add bulgur and salt. Cover saucepan and remove from heat; set aside until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until until tender and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and red bell pepper; cook and stir until red bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine bulgur-lentil mixture and vegetable mixture in a bowl; add balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 9.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

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