Tabbouleh
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Tabbouleh
Description
This version of tabbouleh combines a mixture of fresh herbs and vegetables with cooked bulgur wheat, creating a textured and herbaceous salad. The parsley and mint are finely chopped to create a green base that carries the lemony vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, ground coriander, and a hint of cinnamon. Diced cucumber and tomato provide moisture and freshness, while scallions add mild onion notes.
The bulgur wheat provides a chewy texture that balances the softness of the vegetables and the crispness of the herbs. Preparing bulgur varies by coarseness, either soaking or boiling until tender and cooled before mixing in the salad. The dressing glazes all the ingredients, unifying them in a well-seasoned, bright, and lightly spiced salad.
Tabbouleh is typically served chilled and works well as a side dish, appetizer, or part of a mezze spread. It can be a refreshing addition to grilled meats or served with pita bread.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 garlic grated, clove
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- Pinch cinnamon
- 3 cups Curly parsley about 2 bunches, finely chopped
- 1 cup cucumber English, diced
- 1 cup tomato cored and diced
- ⅔ cup bulgur wheat cooked
- ⅓ cup mint finely chopped, fresh
- 2 scallions chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, coriander, and cinnamon. Add the parsley, cucumber, tomato, bulgur, mint, and scallions and toss to combine.
- Season to taste and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Cook coarse bulgur by boiling 2 cups water, adding 1 cup dry bulgur, then covering and letting sit 20–30 minutes until tender. Drain excess water and cool before mixing.
- For fine bulgur, soak in water for 20 minutes until tender, then drain before use.
- Ensure bulgur is cool to avoid wilting the fresh herbs in the salad.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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