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Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh

The ultimate summer salad, Tabbouleh is a refreshing mix of herbs, tomatoes, and bulgur wheat. Bursting with flavor, it's perfect for warm days and gatherings. Enjoy this easy, healthy dish as a side or light meal tonight!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads, Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 3 bunches fresh parsley
  • ½ cup fine-ground bulgur wheat
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 to 3 medium lemons, juiced
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint leaves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced
  • romaine lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Food Processor
  • Cutting Board
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Wash the parsley and completely dry it. Holding them by the stems, gather a handful of parsley leaves together in one hand. Roll the leaves tightly together and use a sharp paring knife to cut them into thin strips. Repeat this process until all the parsley is chopped.
  2. Put the bulgur in a medium bowl and pour the water on top; soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain the bulgur in a fine mesh sieve, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract the excess water. Fluff the bulgur with a fork.
  3. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gently combine the parsley, bulgur, mint, onion, tomato, and dressing in a large bowl.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl; if desired, serve the Tabbouleh with lettuce leaves to scoop up the salad.

Notes

  • Lemon Juice: We like our Tabbouleh tangy, so I usually use the juice of 3 lemons. If you don't want it quite as tangy, start with the juice of 1 lemon and add more to taste.