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Bulgur Cucumber Salad

Course Side Dish
Keyword cucumber salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Erin Alderson

Ingredients

Cucumber

  • 1 large cucumber
  • ¼ cup cooked bulgur
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds plus extra for topping
  • 2 tablespoons basil plus extra for topping

Chili Oil

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced preserved lemon or zest from ½ lemon
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the cucumber into bite-sized slices or cubes (doesn’t really matter the shape- whatever you find appealing!) Place in a bowl with the bulgur, sesame seeds, and basil.
  • Heat a small skillet and add olive oil. Once it’s hot, turn off the heat and add the chili flakes. Let cool then stir in the lemon and a pinch of salt. Drizzle over the cucumber mixture and toss until combined. Taste and adjust the salt levels if needed.

Notes

+ I like to usually use Armenian cucumbers for this type of dish but any type of cucumbers will work well.