Cold Bulgur Bowl with Grilled Apricots Pistachios & Lemon-Mint Yogurt

 Cold Bulgur Bowl with Grilled Apricots Pistachios & Lemon-Mint Yogurt

This light, summery bowl combines fluffy bulgur wheat with sweet grilled apricots, crunchy pistachios, creamy lemon-mint yogurt, and fresh herbs. It’s colorful, elegant, satisfying — and feels like sunshine on a plate.

⏱ Time:
  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cook: 10 minutes (grilling & bulgur)
  • Chill: 10–15 minutes
  • Total: ~35–40 minutes
Ingredients

For the bulgur base:

¾ cup fine bulgur wheat

1 cup hot water

Pinch of salt

1 tsp olive oil

For the bowl:

3 fresh apricots, halved and pitted

1 tsp olive oil (for grilling)

¼ cup chopped cucumber

¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese

2 tbsp chopped roasted pistachios

2 tbsp chopped fresh mint or parsley

Optional: a handful of arugula or baby spinach

For the lemon-mint yogurt sauce:

½ cup Greek yogurt or labneh

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the bulgur:

Place bulgur in a bowl with salt and hot water.

Cover and let sit 10–15 minutes until fluffy. Fluff with fork and chill.

2. Grill the apricots:

Brush apricot halves with olive oil.

Grill on a hot pan or grill for 1–2 minutes per side until caramelized.

3. Mix the yogurt sauce:

Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, zest, mint, salt, and pepper. Chill.

4. Assemble the bowl:

In a bowl, layer chilled bulgur, grilled apricots (sliced if you like), cucumber, herbs, and arugula.

Add crumbled cheese and pistachios.

5. Top & serve:

Drizzle lemon-mint yogurt over the bowl or serve it on the side.

Tips:
  • No apricots? Use peaches, plums, or nectarines!
  • Want it heartier? Add chickpeas or grilled chicken.
  • Add a pinch of za’atar or sumac for extra zing.
❓ Frequently asked questions FAQ:

Q: Can I make it ahead?

Yes! Prep all components ahead and assemble before serving. Add grilled apricots last to keep them pretty.

Q: Can I use couscous instead of bulgur?

Totally! Pearl couscous or quinoa also work beautifully.

Nutritional Value

Calories: ~330

Protein: 11g

Carbs: 33g

Fat: 16g

Fiber: 5g

 

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