Mediterranean Bulgur Salad with Crispy Chickpeas, Pistachios, and Feta

This Mediterranean-inspired bulgur bowl is here to shake things up! Packed with crispy, spice-kissed chickpeas, crunchy pistachios, and a zesty lemon dressing, this dish doesn’t just taste good—it’s a flavor explosion.

Ingredients For the salad:

• 250 g bulgur

• 400 g chickpeas (canned or jarred, drained and rinsed)

• 1 cucumber

• 50 g pistachios (shelled and unsalted)

• 50 g feta (crumbled)

• Fresh mint (a handful)

• Fresh dill (a handful)

For the chickpeas:

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garam masala

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1-2 tbsp olive oil

For the dressing:

• 4 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt and pepper to taste

  
  

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Instructions

1. Cook the bulgur: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bulgur according to the package instructions, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
   

2. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F)
   

3. Prepare the chickpeas:

   • Rinse the chickpeas and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.

   • In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with paprika, garam masala, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

   • Spread the seasoned chickpeas on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

   • Roast the chickpeas in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Stir twice during baking (after 7 minutes and again after another 7 minutes).
     

4. Cut the cucumber: Dice the cucumber into small cubes and set aside.
   

5. Toast the pistachios:

   • Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.

   • Toast the pistachios with a pinch of salt until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool.
     

6. Assemble the salad:

   • In a large bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, roasted chickpeas, cucumber cubes, and toasted pistachios.

   • Add the fresh mint and dill.
     

7. Finish the salad:

   • Crumble the feta over the salad.
     

8. Make the dressing:

   • In a small bowl or a sealable jar, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Shake or stir well.

   • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.