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Tabbouleh Salad (Tabouli)

Traditional tabbouleh salad made with bulgur wheat, fresh herbs and a light lemon dressing. It's easy to whip up makes for a great side dish!

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 uncooked bulgur wheat rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley finely chopped (about 1 ½ - 2 cups)
  • ½ cup fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes finely chopped
  • ½ cup cucumber finely chopped
  • 3 green onions finely chopped
  • Juice from 1 lemon about ¼ cup
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon 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 Monounsaturated Fat 7g Sodium 214mg (9%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

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.