Authentic Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kisir) – Easy & Healthy 🥗🇹🇷

1/ Prepare the Bulgur: Pour 250ml of boiling water over the bulgur wheat, cover, and let it steep for about 10 minutes.

2/ Chop the Vegetables: Chop the green onion into small pieces. Cut the red bell pepper into small pieces as well. Finely chop the parsley.

3/ Season the Bulgur: Fluff the bulgur with a fork, then add salt, pepper, tomato paste, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix well until evenly combined.

4/ Combine and Finish: Add the chopped red paprika, green onions, and parsley, and mix everything together to complete the salad.

🌟Make Your Turkish Bulgur Salad Even Better!🌟

⭐️ Check the Bulgur Instructions: The amount of water and steaming time for bulgur wheat is just a rough guide. Always check the instructions on the package you purchased for the best results.

⭐️ Get Creative with Add-ins: This recipe is a basic bulgur salad, but feel free to add feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, or any vegetables you have in your fridge. Make it your own with colorful variations!✨

⭐️ Sweet Paprika, Not Chili: This time I used Spitz paprika (Spitzpaprika/German), a long, thin sweet paprika that looks like chili but can be eaten raw.

🩷A Little Story: I first discovered this salad at a local supermarket here in Germany. It reminded me of couscous, so I decided to give it a try—and it was so delicious that I had to recreate it at home! With many Turkish communities here, it’s no surprise that Turkish flavors like this have become part of everyday life.😊