Tabbouli Recipe
Tabbouli is a fresh, light, and delicious dish that you can easily add to your table! It's a traditional Lebanese salad that's made of herbs, bulgur, tomatoes, lemon juice, and olive oil --- perfect as part of a mezze spread or as a refreshing side dish!
Servings: 6
Calories: 73kcal
Ingredients
- 12 pieces cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fine bulgur
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 stems scallions, finely chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped into small cubes
- 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and cored
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Pour a cup of boiling water into the bulgur, cover, and set aside for fifteen minutes.
- Chop the tomatoes and place them on a strainer to drain; leave for a few minutes.
- Remove the seeds and core from the green bell pepper and chop it into tiny cubes.
- Place the cubed bell pepper into a large mixing bowl, then add the chopped cucumber, parsley, mint, scallions, cooked bulgur, and drained tomatoes.
- Pour the olive oil and lemon juice.
- Mix everything evenly, taste, and season with salt. Add more lemon juice or olive oil, if preferred.
- Transfer your tabbouli into plates and serve!
Notes
- Cook's Tip: Do not add all the lemon juice and olive oil at once. Start with half the amount indicated, taste, and add some more if needed.
- Refer to the post for more tips and suggestions.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 933IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg