Description
A refreshing and vibrant parsley-based salad, tabbouleh is a popular Middle Eastern dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the bulgur in a bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Let it sit for about 20 minutes, or until it has absorbed the water and is tender.
- Fluff the bulgur with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
- Add the chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber to the bulgur.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh parsley and mint.
- Adjust the acidity of the dressing according to your taste.
- Tabbouleh can be served as a side dish or a refreshing salad on its own.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg