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Tabbouleh Salad (Tabouli)
5 from 15 votes

Tabbouleh Salad (Tabouli)

Tabbouleh Salad is a fresh, herb-forward dish combining finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions with soaked bulgur wheat. It features a bright flavor from lemon juice and olive oil, accented with salt, pepper, and optional allspice. The salad has a light, refreshing texture and can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile accompaniment or light meal option.

Prep Time
10 mins
Soak Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur wheat rinsed and drained, uncooked
  • 1 cup water boiling
  • 1 bunch parsley finely chopped (about 1 ½ - 2 cups, fresh
  • ½ cup mint finely chopped, fresh
  • 1 cup cherry tomato finely chopped
  • ½ cup cucumber finely chopped
  • 3 green onions finely chopped
  • lemon juice about ¼ cup, juice from 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste, sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon allspice optional

Instructions

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  1. Soak the bulgur wheat according to the package directions, until it has softened. Drain out any excess water, if needed.
  2. While bulgur wheat is soaking, finely chop veggies and herbs.
  3. In a large bowl, combine soaked bulgur, parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, pepper and allspice, if using.
  4. Taste and add more salt or pepper if necessary.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store covered in the fridge for up to one week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 recipe Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 214mg (9%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 recipe
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 214mg 9%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 2g 4%

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