Salad with Bulgur and Feta Cheese

SERVINGS 4

PREPARATION TIME 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

1. 200g bulgur wheat
2. 200g leeks (only the white part)
3. 6-8 tbsp olive oil
4. 50ml white wine
5. 200ml vegetable broth
6. 1 clove garlic, chopped
7. 3 tbsp pine nuts
8. 100g feta cheese
9. juice and zest of 1 lemon
10. tomatoes
11. ½ bunch parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a pan, add 3-4 tbsp olive oil over medium to high heat and sauté the bulgur until it takes on a nice golden color for a few minutes.
2. Deglaze with the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
3. Once it starts to boil, remove from heat.
4. Cover with a towel and set the pan aside.
5. Take another pan and add 1-2 tbsp olive oil.
6. Finely chop the leek and add it to the pan, which is on medium to high heat. Begin sautéing and after 3-4 minutes, add the chopped garlic and continue sautéing.
7. Deglaze with the wine and let it evaporate.
8. Pour the contents of the pan into a bowl and set aside.
9. In the same pan, after wiping it clean, over medium to high heat, add the pine nuts and toast them for 3-4 minutes until they take on a nice color.
10. When ready, pour them into the bowl with the leeks.
11. Next, take 2 medium tomatoes, cut them into quarters, remove the inner part and seeds, and dice them. Dry the juices with paper towels and add them to the bowl.
12. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl: zest and juice of 1 lemon, finely chopped mint, feta cheese in cubes, and the chopped parsley.
13. Mix well and finally add the bulgur.
14. Lightly mix and serve.