Kisir
Recipe Cost 9.13 Serving Cost 1.52 Course Salads
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings people
Recipe Cost $ 9.13 Serving Cost $ 1.52Kisir: A vibrant, tangy Turkish salad made with quinoa or bulgur, fresh herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a flavorful pomegranate-tomato-red pepper dressing. You're going to love it!
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked quinoa or bulgur That's roughly 2 cups of quinoa + 2 cups of water cooked in the instant pot for 10 minutes.
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp red pepper paste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon zest of, juice of
- 1 cup onion (about 1 small onion) finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried mint
- ¼ tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves minced fresh garlic
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- pepper to taste
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- 1 cup tomatoes (about 3-4 Roma tomatoes) seeds and innards removed, small dice
- 1 cup Persian cucumbers (about 3-4 Persian cucumbers) small dice
Instructions
- Add the cooked and cooled quinoa or bulgur to a bowl and set aside.
- Add the pomegranate molasses, tomato paste, red pepper paste, onion, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, onion, oregano, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate mixing bowl. Mix well until a thick paste-like sauce forms.
- Mix really well until a thick paste-like sauce forms.
- Next, add the paste/sauce to the quinoa and massage generously with your hands or a spoon. I like to massage for 2-3 minutes to ensure every grain is fully coated to its full potential.
- Then, add the parsley. Mix and combine.
- When ready to serve, add the chopped tomatoes and cucumbers. Give a gentle toss.
- Serve cold or keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Serve: Serve with a slice of lemon and romaine lettuce leaves or alongside any meal.
How long does quinoa kisir salad last? Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
Do you like spice? Add a diced jalapeno when you add the vegetables.
Equipment
Measuring cups and spoons
Cutting board
Chef’s knife
Mixing bowl
Nutrition
Serving: 1.25cupCalories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 133mgPotassium: 431mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 713IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg
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