Tabbouleh Recipe
A Rainbow of Flavors and Nutrition, from the Middle East to Your Plate
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup bulgur wheat fine
- 1 cup water boiling
- 1 cup English cucumber finely diced
- 1 1/4 cups Roma tomato seeded, finely diced
- 1/2 cup green onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup Curly parsley finely chopped
- 1/4 cup mint optional, finely chopped, fresh
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the bulgur wheat in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover and let it sit for 20 minutes or until the wheat has softened. Drain any excess liquid.
- Add the cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, parsley, and mint to the bowl with the bulgur wheat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Cover the salad and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1436IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.