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.
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Tabbouleh Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings as a side 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: Lebanese
- Diet: Vegan
Description
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.
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
- 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.
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.
Keywords: tabbouleh salad, vegan tabbouleh salad, Lebanese salad recipe
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