Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
Learn how to make authentic Lebanese tabbouleh salad with fresh parsley, mint, bulgur, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a healthy, vegan, and refreshing side dish!
Servings: 5
Calories: 166kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the salad:
- ½ cup Fine Bulgur wheat
- Water to cover the bilgur
- 2 bunches Parsley finely chopped
- ⅓ cup Mint leaves finely chopped
- 2 Tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 Cucumber finely chopped
- 2-3 Green onions sliced
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup Lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the bulgur:
- Place the bulgur wheat in a large bowl, and pour in water until it covers all the bulgur. Let it sit for about 15-20 minutes, or until the bulgur has absorbed the water and softened. Drain any excess water if necessary.
Chop the vegetables and herbs:
- While the bulgur is resting, finely chop the parsley and mint leaves. Dice the tomatoes and cucumbers, and slice the scallions.
- In a large bowl combine softened bulgur, chopped herbs and vegetables.
Prepare Tabbouleh Salad dressing:
- In a small bowl or a jar combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, mix well and serve.
Video
Notes
- Watch the Video: For a better understanding of the recipe, I always recommend watching the video recipe, which includes a step-by-step guide to help you succeed.
- FAQs: Make sure you read the FAQs for this recipe which are located below the recipe box for additional tips and troubleshooting! For extra tips and variations read the article.
- How to store:
- In the Fridge: Store tabbouleh in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that the longer it sits, the more the vegetables (especially tomatoes) may release their juices, which can make the salad a bit watery. To avoid this, you can wait to add the tomatoes right before serving.
- Serving Tip: Before serving leftover tabbouleh, give it a good stir and taste it. You might want to add a little extra lemon juice or olive oil to freshen up the flavors.
- High Protein Tabbouleh Salad: for extra protein and make it gluten-free use quinoa instead of bulguer.
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 664IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg