Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
A refreshing and classic Middle Eastern salad made with bulgur wheat, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. This Tabbouleh Salad is light, healthy, and perfect as a side or a light meal, offering a delightful combination of textures and bright flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Dressing and Bulgur
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fine #1 bulgur wheat
For the Salad
- 3 bunches fresh curly parsley (finely chopped, about 3 packed cups)
- 2 firm tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh mint (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing and bulgur: In a large bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Stir in the fine bulgur wheat. Allow the bulgur to soak up the dressing for 20 to 30 minutes until it becomes plump and most of the moisture is absorbed.
- Prepare the vegetables and herbs: While the bulgur is soaking, finely chop the curly parsley, tomatoes, green onions, and fresh mint. Add these to one side of the bowl, keeping them separate from the bulgur initially.
- Combine and serve: Once the bulgur is plump and the dressing mostly absorbed, stir all ingredients together thoroughly to combine the bulgur with the herbs and vegetables evenly. Serve the tabbouleh at room temperature or chilled from the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use fine bulgur (#1) for a softer texture that absorbs the dressing well.
- The salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and kept chilled to allow flavors to meld.
- Add more lemon juice or olive oil to adjust taste or texture if desired.
- Tabbouleh is traditionally made with a lot of parsley; do not skimp on the herbs for authentic flavor.
- It pairs well as a side dish with grilled meats or as part of a mezze platter.
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