Bulgur, Lentil & Hummus Dressing Salad (Woolworths-Style)

Bulgur lentil salad with hummus dressing, cucumber, tomato and fresh herbs in a bowl, with trout smoked ribbons

This bulgur, lentil and hummus dressing salad is inspired by the vibrant deli salads often found at Woolworths. Nutty bulgur wheat and tender lentils are tossed with finely chopped vegetables, fresh herbs and a creamy hummus dressing for a balanced, protein-rich meal prep salad that keeps well for several days.

Bulgur, Lentil & Hummus Dressing Salad (Woolworths-Style)

Thandi Mpompo

Servings

4

Cook Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

Mediterranean

A Woolworths-style bulgur salad with lentils, fresh herbs and a creamy hummus dressing. Perfect for meal prep lunches.

Ingredients

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    • ¾ cup bulgur wheat

    • 2 cups water or vegetable stock

    • ¼ cup carrot, finely diced

    • ¼ cup celery, finely diced

    • 2 tbsp onion, finely diced

    • 1 bay leaf

    • pinch dried sage

    • ½ tsp salt

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    • 1 cup canned lentils, drained and rinsed

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    • 1 cup tomato, finely diced

    • ¾ cup cucumber, finely diced

    • 2 tbsp red onion, very finely chopped

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    • ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped

    • 2 tbsp mint, finely chopped

    • zest of 1 lemon

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    • 3 tbsp hummus

    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    • 1 tbsp lemon juice

    • 1 tsp tahini

    • ½ tsp ground cumin

    • ½ tsp garlic, finely grated

    • pinch black pepper

    • pinch salt

    • tiny pinch sugar

    • 1–2 tbsp water (to Loosen dressing)

    Method

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      1. Add bulgur wheat, carrot, celery, onion, bay leaf, sage, salt and water or vegetable stock to a saucepan.

      2. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes until the bulgur is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

      3. Remove the bay leaf and allow the bulgur mixture to cool.

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      1. In a small bowl whisk together hummus, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, salt and black pepper.

      2. Add 1–2 tablespoons water and whisk until the dressing becomes smooth, creamy and pourable.

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      1. In a large bowl combine cooled bulgur, lentils, diced tomato, cucumber and red onion.

      2. Add chopped parsley and mint.

      3. Pour the hummus dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.

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      1. Sprinkle lemon zest over the salad.

      2. Add freshly cracked black pepper.

      3. Drizzle a little olive oil if needed for extra richness.
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