Tabouli Salad

5 from 1 vote

Tabouli is a healthy, light salad made with bulgur wheat, ripe tomatoes, fresh parsley, fresh mint, green onions and drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil. The main role is played by fresh flat parsley.

Servings servings

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

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Ingredients

1/2 cup bulgur wheat
1 cup hot boiled water
1/2 cup (about 1 bunch) parsley , chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint , chopped
1/2 cup tomatoes , diced
2 green onions , chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon , optional
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Dressing

juice from half of lemon
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Place the bulgur in a bowl. Add hot water over it. Let the bulgur soak for about 10-15 minutes. It will be tender but still keep a bit of crunch. Seive if necessary. Transfer the soaked bulgur in a larger bowl.
Chop the parsley and mint and add over the bulgur.
Add diced tomatoes and chopped onion. Add salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and stir to combine.
In a small bowl, add the lime juice, oil and pepper and whisk well.
Pour the dressing over the tabouli and stir well. Season with more salt if necessary.
Chill for about 2 or 3 hours before serving. Serve with falafel, pita bread, hummus or wrapped in lettuce leaves.