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The Easiest Tabbouleh (Tabouli)
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The Easiest Tabbouleh (Tabouli)

The Easiest Tabbouleh is a fresh salad featuring bulgur soaked and cooked until tender, combined with diced cucumber, tomato, finely chopped parsley and mint, and sliced green onions. A dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt ties the ingredients together, creating a light and herbaceous side or salad. The vegetables are drained to avoid excess moisture, preserving a bright texture. This dish showcases the balance of fresh herbs and lemony dressing that makes tabbouleh distinct.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 1/2 cup servings
Calories: 69 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • ½ cup bulgur plus 1 cup water
  • 1 cup cucumber about ½ medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup diced tomato about 1 roma tomato
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 3 cups parsley finely chopped, 90 g, packed
  • ¼ cup mint finely chopped, 10 g, packed
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60 mL
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice 45 mL
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

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  1. Cook Bulgur: Bring bulgur and water to a boil in a small pot, then cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. (Alternatively, use the soaking method - 1 hour.) Allow bulgur to cool slightly.
  2. Prep Veggies: Meanwhile, stir together cucumber, tomato, and ½ tsp salt. Place in a colander and set over a bowl to allow excess moisture to drain out. Let drain for 10 minutes (or until the rest of the recipes is ready).
  3. Chop: Remove the thick stems from the parsley and mint, then finely chop (either by hand or with a food processor). Slice the green onion.
  4. Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and remaining ½ tsp of salt.
  5. Assemble: In a large bowl, toss together cooled bulgur, strained cucumber and tomato, herbs, green onion, and dressing.

Notes

  • Quinoa can be used instead of bulgur for a gluten-free version.
  • Couscous is an alternative to bulgur but contains gluten.
  • Store tabbouleh sealed in the fridge for up to 4-5 days; add dressing just before serving to keep freshness.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (1/2 cup) Calories 69kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7.1g (2%) Protein 1.5g (3%) Fat 4.5g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.6g (3%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 205mg (9%) Potassium 179mg (4%) Fiber 2.1g (8%) Sugar 0.9g (2%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 1/2 cup servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 69

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (1/2 cup)
Calories 69kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 7.1g 2%
Protein 1.5g 3%
Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Sugar 0.9g 2%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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