Fit Kisir – Lemony Vegan Fine Bulgur Salad

Name: Fit Kisir – Lemony Vegan Fine Bulgur Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 cup fine bulgur; 1 cup hot water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon red pepper paste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 cucumber, diced; Salt and cumin to taste

A refreshing Turkish bulgur salad kneaded with tomato and pepper paste, lemon and fresh herbs; it offers a light, low-calorie option.

Total: 20 min
Servings: 2 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Calories · per serving: 280 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: July 25, 2026

In short

Fit Kisir – Lemony Vegan Fine Bulgur Salad contains 280 calories per serving: 8 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat. It takes 20 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

Fit kisir is a classic Turkish meze made from fine bulgur that swells in hot water without any cooking. Packed with parsley, lemon and fresh vegetables, it offers a fiber-rich, low-calorie option.

Method

1
Place the fine bulgur in a bowl and pour the hot water over it. Cover and let it swell for 15 minutes until soft.
2
Add the tomato paste and red pepper paste to the softened bulgur.
3
Knead well with your hands for a few minutes so the bulgur absorbs the paste evenly.
4
Pour in the olive oil and lemon juice, then knead again.
5
Add the chopped parsley, scallions and diced cucumber.
6
Season with salt and cumin, then mix gently with a spoon.
7
Rest for 10 minutes and serve cold with lettuce leaves.

Tips

Use fine bulgur, not coarse, so it softens without cooking.
Add a little extra lemon just before serving for a fresher taste.
Wrap the kisir in lettuce leaves for a low-calorie, portable snack.

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