5 from 27 votes
Lebanese Tabbouleh Recipe
Lebanese Tabbouleh combines finely chopped parsley, mint, tomato, cucumber, and green onion with soaked fine bulgur wheat. Tossed in lemon juice and olive oil, this salad is herb-forward with fresh, bright flavors and a light, pleasantly chewy texture from the bulgur. It's traditionally served chilled and pairs well with pita bread as a refreshing side or light meal.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
150 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat extra fine
- 2 cups water very hot, boiling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 Roma tomato very finely chopped
- 1 English cucumber seedless and very finely chopped
- 2 parsley bunches
- 1/4 cup mint leaf fresh
- 1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash parsley and mint leaves, drain well, remove stems and very finely chop.
- Stir together bulgur and 1 tablespoon oil in a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over, and cover tightly with plastic wrap, let stand 15-20 minutes. Drain using a sieve, pressing onto the bulgur to remove any excess liquid.
- Add the bulgur to a large bowl, add the chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix to combine.
- For best results, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Serve with pita bread on the side.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
348mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
720IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
15.6mg
(17%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 720IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 15.6mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.