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Tabouli Salad
Tabouli, also known as tabbouleh, is a beautiful Middle Eastern salad that's very simple to make. Fresh tomatoes, and finely chopped herbs, mixed with bulgur, lemon juice, and olive oil, are the ingredients of this simple yet delicious salad. This salad is ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 218 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fine bulgur
- 2 cups parsley finely chopped
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Soak the bulgur in 1/2 cup hot water and let it sit for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl mix the parsley with mint, tomatoes and bulgur.
- Add in the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Mix well to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Alternatively, you can soak the bulgur in the olive oil and lemon juice then add it to the chopped vegetables. You won't need a dressing in this case. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- It's best to refrigerate this salad for 30 minutes before serving.
- I don't recommend freezing tabbouleh salad as it contains tomatoes, cucumbers and parsley. These vegetables don't freeze well and become mushy and grainy, ruining the flavor and texture of the salad.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To serve, give it a good stir and add a splash of olive oil.
- Make sure to use extra firm tomatoes to make this salad. Softer tomatoes might release their juice which will change the texture of the salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Sodium
604mg
(25%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3032IU
(61%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3032IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.