Tabbouleh is a fresh, herb-rich Middle Eastern salad featuring bulgur, parsley, tomatoes, and spring onions, dressed in olive oil and lemon juice.
Servings 4
Total Time 50 minutesmins
Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Chopping board
Knife
Fork
Ingredients
1/2cupfine bulgurabout 85g
1/2cuphot water170ml
3cupsfresh parsley, finely choppedabout 360g
1cuptomato, finely dicedabout 180g
1/2cupspring onion, finely choppedabout 50g
1/3cupextra virgin olive oilabout 80ml
Salt and black pepperto taste
1Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
Prepare the Bulgur: In a large bowl, soak the bulgur in hot water. Cover and let it sit for about 15 minutes until soft. Fluff it up with a fork afterwards.
Chop the Veggies: Finely chop the parsley, tomato, and spring onion.
Combine: Add the chopped vegetables to the bulgur and toss gently.
Season: Drizzle with olive oil, and add the fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
Marinate: Let the tabbouleh sit for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and Adjust: Give it a final taste test and adjust the seasoning or lemon juice if needed.
Serve: Enjoy your tabbouleh chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Best served chilled, can be made gluten-free with quinoa, and flavors improve with resting.
Store refrigerated and consume within 2 days.