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How to Make THE BEST Tabbouleh

This authentic tabbouleh recipe is a refreshing Lebanese salad made with bulgur, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, and lots of fresh herbs.

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Lebanese

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup dried fine bulgur
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice , divided, from 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 roma tomatoes , seeded and chopped, about 1 cup
  • ½ English cucumber , seeded and chopped, about 1 cup
  • 3 green onions , chopped, about ⅓ cup
  • 1 cup finely chopped curly parsley
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, mix the bulgur with the water, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt until moistened then let the bulgur rest for about 20 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining lemon juice and kosher salt with olive oil.
  2. Add the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, parsley, and mint to the bulgur. Drizzle with the dressing and stir well to combine. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Taste for seasoning before serving and add more salt or lemon juice as needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 401mg (17%) Potassium 286mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1348IU (27%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Potassium 286mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1348IU 27%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.