Description
Easy Homemade Tabbouleh (tabouli) is a vibrant Mediterranean salad that captures the essence of fresh ingredients. Bursting with flavor from finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and zesty lemon juice, this dish is not only incredibly easy to prepare but also a healthy addition to any meal. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this vegan-friendly salad, making it perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light side dish. Enjoy the delightful balance of textures and flavors that make tabbouleh a timeless favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine bulgur
- 2 cups boiling water
- 3 cups curly parsley (minced)
- 3/4 cup green onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add bulgur and pour boiling water over it. Let soak for at least 30 minutes.
- While bulgur soaks, chop the parsley, mint, green onion, and roma tomatoes in another bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a separate bowl to create the dressing.
- Once bulgur is tender, drain it using a colander lined with a cloth to remove excess water.
- Combine the drained bulgur with the chopped vegetables in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and stir well until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with lemon wedges for added zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg