Salad kisir
4 servings
50 minutes
Kisir is a traditional dish of Turkish cuisine, full of freshness and Mediterranean aromas. Its base is bulgur, which gently absorbs a dressing of lemon juice and olive oil, giving the salad a light tanginess and softness. Crunchy vegetables like tomatoes, sweet peppers, and onions fill it with juiciness, while herbs—parsley, green onions, and fresh mint—offer incredible freshness. Kisir is considered not just a snack but a true symbol of Turkish hospitality. It is often served at festive tables or as a light and nutritious dish for family meals. This salad pairs perfectly with meat and fish dishes and refreshes on hot days.
1
Salt 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, add bulgur.
- Bulgur: 1 glass
2
Cover with a lid, reduce the heat, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
3
At this time, prepare the dressing: mix the juice squeezed from the lemon, oil (the same amount as the juice), salt, and pepper to taste.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Extra virgin olive oil: to taste
- Parsley: to taste
- Spring onion: to taste
- Fresh mint: to taste
4
You can still chop the vegetables and greens into cubes and mix them in a salad bowl.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Bell pepper: 1 piece
- Sweet onion: 1 piece
5
Remove the bulgur from the heat, stir, cover with a lid, and let it sit. Finish the manipulations with the vegetables.
6
Add dressing to the bulgur – not mandatory to use all, to taste (you can use only half). Mix and set aside to cool.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Extra virgin olive oil: to taste
7
Add bulgur to the vegetables, mix. Add dressing if necessary.
- Bulgur: 1 glass
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Bell pepper: 1 piece
- Sweet onion: 1 piece
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Extra virgin olive oil: to taste
- Parsley: to taste
- Spring onion: to taste
- Fresh mint: to taste