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Healthy & Delicious: Bulgur Wheat Salad with Avocado, Raisins, and Almonds Recipe

This recipe creates a healthy and vibrant bulgur wheat salad, combining fluffy bulgur with creamy avocado, sweet golden and regular raisins, and crunchy toasted almonds. Seasoned with aromatic spices, fresh lemon, and olive oil, it's a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect as a light meal or side.
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Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine middle eastern
Servings 6 people
Calories 1471 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan For cooking bulgur wheat
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For combining salad ingredients
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Small skillet For toasting almonds

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 cup bulgur wheat
  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons regular raisins
  • 1 large lemon
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cround coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 firm but ripe avocado diced
  • 2 scallions white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Instructions
 

  • Rinse bulgur wheat, then cook according to package directions until tender but al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain thoroughly.
  • While bulgur cooks, plump both types of raisins by soaking in warm water for 5-10 minutes, then drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, ground coriander, ground cumin, and sweet paprika.
  • Toast slivered almonds in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  • Dice the firm but ripe avocado and thinly slice the white and light green parts of the scallions.
  • Add the cooled bulgur wheat, plumped raisins, diced avocado, and sliced scallions to the dressing in the large mixing bowl.
  • Gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
  • Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Fold in the toasted slivered almonds.
  • Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

1. For perfect bulgur, cook until tender but still with a slight bite (al dente). Rinse immediately with cold water after draining to halt cooking and prevent clumping. Ensure it's thoroughly drained before mixing. 2. Plump the raisins in a little warm water or a splash of lemon juice to rehydrate them, enhancing their sweetness and texture. 3. Dice the avocado just before adding to the salad to minimize browning. 4. Toast almonds gently over low heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant; this amplifies their nutty flavor. 5. Allow the finished salad to rest for at least 30 minutes before serving. This crucial step allows the flavors to marry and deepen.