5.0 from 9 votes
Citrus Tabbouleh Salad
A flavorful and healthy citrus tabbouleh salad recipe made with good-for-you ingredients and tossed in lemon juice and olive oil. This light tabouli salad is vegan and super easy to make. Perfect side dish for family dinners and Summer BBQs.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek , International
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra-fine bulgur wheat
- 1 English cucumber finely diced
- 2 - 3 vine or Roma tomatoes about 1.5 cups, finely chopped
- 1 medium orange segmented and chopped
- 1 large bunch of parsley remove thick stems & finely chopped (about 1 - 1.5 cups chopped)
- ⅓ cup fresh mint finely chopped
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon juiced
- 1 medium clove garlic pressed or minced
- 1 teaspoon of salt more to taste
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
Instructions
- Soak extra-fine bulgur wheat according to package directions. Drain off any excess water and gently pat dry.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber and tomato with ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir, and let rest for 10 - 15 minutes, or until bulgur wheat is ready.
- Strain any excess liquid from the cucumber and tomato mixture. Then, add in the orange, cooled bulgur, parsley, and chopped fresh mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Pour it over the salad and stir to combine. Taste, and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- For best results, cover the tabouli salad and refrigerate for 15 - 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Gluten-free option: use cooked & chilled quinoa instead of bulgur wheat.
- TO STORE: airtight container in the fridge for 1 - 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
339mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
896IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 896IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.