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A bowl of easy tabbouleh salad with bulgur wheat.
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Easy Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

Learn how to make a classic Middle Eastern tabbouleh salad with fresh veggies, herbs, and an olive oil dressing for a healthy, refreshing, vegan dish!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side
Cuisine: lebanese food, middle eastern
Keyword: appetizer, bulgur wheat, easy salad recipe, lebanese food, middle eastern, side dish, tabbouleh, tabbouleh salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat
  • 2 cups firm Roma tomatoes finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 Persian cucumbers peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 green onions white and green parts, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 bunches parsley with stems removed, washed and dried, very finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch about 10-12 leaves fresh mint leaves , with stems removed, washed and dried, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Wash the bulgur wheat with cold water, and drain it in a mesh colander. Set aside.
    1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat
  • Chop the tomatoes finely, and place them in a bowl. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper along with the drained buglur. Mix well, and set aside for 15 minutes.
    2 cups firm Roma tomatoes, Salt to taste, Black pepper to taste
  • Using a sharp knife, finely chop the cucumbers, green onions, parsley, and mint. Set aside.
    4 Persian cucumbers, 3 green onions
  • In a small measuring cup, whisk the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup lime juice
  • Add the cucumbers, green onions, herbs, and tomato and bulgur mixture to a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing on top, and gently toss to combine.
    3 bunches parsley, 1 small bunch
  • Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4787IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4mg