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Tabbouleh Recipe
A Rainbow of Flavors and Nutrition, from the Middle East to Your Plate
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup finely diced English cucumber
- 1 1/4 cups finely diced Roma tomatoes seeded
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 cup finely chopped curly parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint optional
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
402mg
(17%)
Potassium
288mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1436IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.