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Bulgur Salad with Cauliflower, Herbs, and Pistachios

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This chunky grain dish is freshened up with a delicious combination of dill, parsley, and mint. If you don’t have all three, use a handful of whatever tender herbs you’ve got. If you substitute regular lemon for the Meyer lemon, use less zest and juice: Regular lemons are more aggressive.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

1

cup medium-grind bulgur

8

ounces cauliflower florets, cut into 1" pieces

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1

/4 cup chopped roasted pistachios

3

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2

tablespoons finely minced Meyer lemon zest

1

tablespoon fresh Meyer lemon juice

3

tablespoons chopped fresh dill

3

tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

3

tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1

/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or hot paprika

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Ingredient Info: Bulgur is available at natural foods stores and some supermarkets. Aleppo pepper, a slightly sweet Syrian pepper with a moderate heat level, is sold at some specialty foods stores and wholespice.com.

    Step 2

    Cook bulgur according to package directions; drain and set aside.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, cook cauliflower in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; transfer to an ice bath to cool, then drain. Toss together cauliflower, bulgur, pistachios, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, parsley, mint, and Aleppo pepper in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Reserve 1 cup bulgur salad for Bulgur, Tofu, and Kale Salad.