Name: Bulgur Salad with Seared Tuma
Ingredients: 200 g Wheat, boiled then kept at room temperature; 10 Cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 150 g Pomegranate seeds; 1 Onion, chopped; 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 3 tbsp Parsley, chopped; 1 jar Chickpeas; 1 cup Yogurt; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; 200 g Tuma cheese, sliced 2 cm thick; Salt and black pepper

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Bulgur Salad with Seared Tuma

Enhance your menu with this bulgur and chickpea salad featuring seared Tuma cheese. Tuma’s mild flavour and smooth texture provide a refined twist on this classic Mediterranean dish, appealing to diners seeking both authenticity and innovation. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this salad offers a fresh take that aligns with the growing Canadian appetite for diverse, ethnic flavours.

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Ingredients

200 g Wheat, boiled then kept at room temperature
10 Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
150 g Pomegranate seeds
1 Onion, chopped
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp Parsley, chopped
1 jar Chickpeas
1 cup Yogurt
2 tbsp Lemon juice
200 g Tuma cheese, sliced 2 cm thick
Salt and black pepper

Directions

Cook the wheat the previous day according to the instructions on the package and store it in the refrigerator.
In a bowl, add the wheat, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate, onion, olive oil, vinegar, and parsley and mix well.
In another bowl, mix the chickpeas, yogurt, and lemon juice and mix well.
In a hot non-stick pan, heat 20 ml of olive oil and sear the Tuma cheese until it takes on colour on both sides.
On a plate, first spread the chickpeas with the yogurt, then add the wheat salad and, finally, the fried Tuma cheese and serve.

Chef Jonathan Thauberger

'“For this Bulgur Chickpea Salad, I chose Saputo Tuma cheese over traditional Halloumi cheese. Its delicate richness and smooth texture offer a refined contrast to the grains, elevating the dish while maintaining its authentic character. It’s a versatile cheese that brings both familiarity and distinction to the menu.”
—Chef Michail Merzenis
Chef Owner, Asotos, Athens
Chef Consultant, Mama C, Montreal

Recommended Products

We recommend you use these Saputo products for this dish!

Tuma

Tuma is renowned for its delicate mild milk flavour, and its smooth, velvety and firm texture making it an interesting alternative in a Caprese salad.

Plain Greek Yogurt

Gelatin-free, our plain Greek yogurt comes in a durable, reclosable pail for greater convenience and cost efficiency.

Bulgur Salad with Seared Tuma

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Recommended Products

Tuma

Plain Greek Yogurt

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