Traditional Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

Traditional Bulgur Salad (Kisir) with Pomegranate Molasses

Ingredients

• 2 cups fine bulgur
• 1.5 cups hot water
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 4–5 green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp red pepper paste
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ cup olive oil
• 4–5 tbsp Hirmas pomegranate molasses
• Hirmas Sea Salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, cumin

Instructions

1. Place the bulgur in a bowl and pour the hot water over it. Cover and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
2. Add the tomato and red pepper paste, mixing until fully combined.
3. Add the chopped vegetables.
4. Whisk together olive oil, pomegranate molasses, and spices, then pour over the salad.
5. Taste and adjust the Hirmas Pomegranate Molasses to your liking.

Hirmas Pomegranate molasses adds a tangy, slightly sweet depth that makes this salad shine.