Tabbouleh
A refreshing and vibrant Middle Eastern salad, tabbouleh features finely chopped fresh parsley, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers. It's brightened with zesty lemon juice and olive oil, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 212 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 0.5 cupbulgur wheat, fine grain
- 2 cupfresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 pcstomato, diced
- 1 pcscucumber, diced
- 0.25 cupfresh mint, finely chopped
- 0.25 pcsred onion, finely minced
- 0.25 cuplemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
large bowl · fine-mesh sieve · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the bulgur wheat in a medium bowl and cover with boiling water. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the bulgur is fully hydrated and tender, but not mushy.
- 2
Once tender, drain any excess water from the bulgur wheat using a fine-mesh sieve and press out as much liquid as possible. Set aside.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Squeeze gently to prevent a watery salad.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped parsley, diced tomato, diced cucumber, finely chopped mint, and minced red onion.
About 5 min
- 4
Add the drained bulgur wheat to the bowl with the vegetables and herbs.
About 1 min
- 5
Pour in the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
About 1 min
- 6
Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Use a large spoon or your hands for thorough mixing.
- 7
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Chilling makes the flavors more vibrant and refreshing.
- 8
Before serving, give the tabbouleh another gentle toss and adjust seasoning if needed.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 211.6kcal
- Protein
- 4.8g
- Carbs
- 27.2g
- Fat
- 10.8g
- Fibre
- 6.6g
- Sugar
- 4.1g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover tabbouleh in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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