Tabbouleh Salad

This tabbouleh salad is healthy, vegan, fresh, and so easy to assemble. This Lebanese-inspired recipe features healthy ingredients like bulgur, parsley, mint, and chopped vegetables.

Ingredients for this recipe

Bulgur: Bulgur is a cereal food made of wheat groats that have been parboiled, dried, and ground. 

Tomatoes: Chopped.

Parsley: Finely chopped.

Mint: Finely chopped.

Onion: Chopped.

Cucumber: Chopped.

Dressing: A mixture of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper. 

How to make this recipe

Cook the bulgur in water according to package instructions.

When ready, transfer to a bowl to cool down. 

Meanwhile, chop the vegetables and fresh herbs.

Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and whisk to combine into a small mixing bowl.

Add all the ingredients into a large bowl, mix well and toss the dressing on top. Mix everything and serve immediately.

FAQ

What is a tabbouleh salad?

Tabbouleh salad, also know as tabouli, is a salad of Lebanese origin, which has as main ingredients chopped vegetables, parsley, and bulgur. 

What to serve with tabbouleh salad

This salad makes a great side dish to eat with:

• Grilled salmon
• Grilled shrimp
• Pita bread 
• Grilled chicken
• Hummus
• Halloumi cheese
• Falafels
• Roasted cauliflower

Tips for making this recipe

• Let the bulgur cool down: Let the bulgur cool down completely before adding to the mixing bowl. Hot bulgur will make your vegetables look mushy. 

• Use extra virgin olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is healthier and tastes better than regular olive oil.

• When meal prepping: Store the dressing in a different container and mix with the salad only when serving.

• Store in the fridge: You can store this salad in the fridge inside an airtight glass container for up to 2 days. Don’t forget to keep the dressing apart.

• For a gluten-free version: You can replace bulgur with quinoa for a gluten-free recipe.

More salad recipes

• Couscous Salad
• Kale Caesar Salad
• Mango Salad

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Tabbouleh Salad

AuthorAuthor: Rita

This tabbouleh salad, also known as tabouli, is healthy, vegan, and easy to make. Make this Lebanese recipe to serve as a side for lunch or dinner.

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Prep TimePrep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook TimeCook Time 15 minutes minutes

ServingsServings 4 servings as a side

Ingredients  

• 1 cup bulgur 180 g
• 2 cups water 480 ml
• 1 tomato chopped
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 cucumber chopped
• 1 handful parsley chopped (55 g)
• 1 handful mint chopped (20 g)
• 4 tbsp olive oil 60 ml
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions 

1. Cook the bulgur in water according to package instructions. When ready, transfer to a bowl to cool down.
2. Meanwhile, chop the vegetables and fresh herbs.
3. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and whisk to combine into a small mixing bowl.
4. Add all the ingredients into a large bowl, mix well and toss the dressing on top. Mix everything and serve immediately.

Notes

Let the bulgur cool down: Let the bulgur cool down completely before adding to the mixing bowl. Hot bulgur will make your vegetables look mushy. 

Use extra virgin olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is healthier and tastes better than regular olive oil.

When meal prepping: Store the dressing in a different container and mix with the salad only when serving.

Store in the fridge: You can store this salad in the fridge inside an airtight glass container for up to 2 days. Don’t forget to keep the dressing apart.

For a gluten-free version: You can replace bulgur with quinoa for a gluten-free recipe.