Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kısır)

Name: Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kısır)
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkey
Ingredients: 1 cup fine bulgur; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cucumber (diced); 3 green onions (chopped); 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp cumin

A refreshing Turkish grain salad with bulgur, tomato paste, herbs, and lemon — CKD-friendly and full of flavor without salt.

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 4

Calories 220 kcal

CKD Rating Safe

Nutrition per serving

220

Calories

130mg

Phosphorus

130 / 800mg daily limit

200mg

Sodium

200 / 2000mg daily limit

250mg

Potassium

250 / 2000mg daily limit

CKD Dietitian Tip

Bulgur is lower in potassium than quinoa. Great alternative grain for CKD.

Ingredients

1 cup fine bulgur
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cucumber (diced)
3 green onions (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cumin

Low Phosphorus

Instructions

1
Pour 1 cup boiling water over bulgur, cover 15 min.
2
Fluff with fork, add tomato paste.
3
Mix in cucumber, onions, parsley.
4
Dress with olive oil, lemon, cumin.
5
Serve at room temperature.

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