Tabouli (or Tabbouleh)
A Middle Eastern salad that is made with bulgur wheat, fresh herbs, vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
- 1.5 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 bunches fresh parsley chopped
- 1 bunch fresh mint chopped
- 3 each medium tomatoes diced
- 1/2 large onion, (yellow, white or red) finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the bulgur wheat in a fine-mesh strainer, and transfer it to a large
- Pour boiling water over the bulgur wheat, and stir to combine. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it sit for about 20 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and the water is absorbed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Add the chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and onion to the bowl with the bulgur wheat, and stir to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve the tabouli immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Calories: 158
Total fat: 8.2g
Saturated fat: 1.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 208mg
Total carbohydrates: 20.3g
Dietary fiber: 5.1g
Sugars: 3.3g
Protein: 4.2g
Total fat: 8.2g
Saturated fat: 1.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 208mg
Total carbohydrates: 20.3g
Dietary fiber: 5.1g
Sugars: 3.3g
Protein: 4.2g