This delicious Syrian Bulgur Salad is the perfect way to introduce your toddler to flavourful, nutritious Middle Eastern food. Packed with wholesome ingredients like bulgur wheat, cucumbers, lemons, and herbs, this recipe is the perfect, easy lunch or light dinner option for toddlers. Add a sprinkle of feta cheese and a drizzle of olive oil and you have a healthy, flavoursome Syrian Bulgur Salad fit for little tastes. Enjoy it today with Toddler Recipes Australia.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: bulgur, salad, Syrian, chickpeas, Mediterranean
• Calories: 350-389 Calories
• Protein: 9.2-14.5g
• Carbs: 42.3-66.4g
• Fats: 4-15g
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry bulgur wheat
• 1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked and drained
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red pepper, diced
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Put the bulgur wheat in a large heat proof bowl. Then, pour boiling water over the bulgur wheat, making sure it is completely covered. Allow the bulgur wheat to sit for 10 minutes.

2. Get the 3 and 7 year-old children to help you assemble the salad. Have them help you dice the cucumber and red pepper into small pieces.

3. In another bowl, combine the cooked and drained chickpeas, freshly chopped parsley, and freshly chopped mint.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, green onions, garlic, and cumin.

5. After the bulgur has softened, drain any excess water. Add the bulgur to the bowl with the chickpeas and herbs.

6. Pour the dressing on top and toss everything together until the bulgur is completely coated.

7. Add in the diced cucumber and red pepper and give everything a final stir.

8. Add a pinch of salt to taste (optional).

9. Enjoy your healthy and family-friendly Syrian Bulgur Salad!

Recommended Sides

Serve your Syrian Bulgur Salad with a side of pita bread, hummus or yogurt.

Tip: If you’re looking for an extra kid-friendly joke, you can have the children help you sprinkle a few smiles on top of the salad!