Dilly Bulghur Salad with Fennel and Leek

Author Notes

When I was little and my Polish grandmother cooked with dill, she would joke and tell me she was using grass clippings. I think I will always associate dill with grass clippings for this reason. To me, dill looks like new, thin baby grass in spring and the smell reminds me of my grandparents' garden. It may not be a spring vegetable, but nothing evokes spring in my mind more than dill. - VanessaS —VanessaS

Test Kitchen Notes

This is a yummy and substantial vegetarian dish that satisfies the nose and the belly. Simple and nourishing, the ingredients come together easily all in one skillet with a base of onion, fennel and leeks. These sweet, caramelized veggies are a great contrast to the chewy bulghur and tangy feta. And, when the fresh dill hits the warm skillet as you finish the dish...now, that's a bright and fragrant treat for the nose that just wakes the whole dish up. It holds up nicely in the refrigerator overnight for a tasty lunch the next day too! - Stirnourish —Stirnourish