Light And Citrusy Tabouli Salad Recipe

The Tabouli Salad recipe yields a refreshing mix of bulgur, herbs, and veggies for a light yet satisfying side dish.

Tabouli Salad Recipe

The Tabouli Salad! A vibrant, grain-based delight perfect alongside a variety of dishes. Bursting with the flavours of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a fragrant mix of parsley and mint, this salad is a staple for a refreshing meal. Its simplicity starts with bulgur wheat, an easy-to-prepare grain. As the salad chills, the zesty lemon and spices meld together, creating a side dish that’s both nutritious and invigorating during the warmer months.

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon Juice *about 1 lemon
• zest of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic *crushed or minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Salad

• 1/2 cup bulgur wheat
• 2 bunches Italian parsley (aka flat-leaf parsley) *thick stems cut off and finely minced, about 2 cups
• 1/2 cup green onions *finely chopped, about 4 green onions
• 15 mint leaves *finely chopped
• 4 Roma tomatoes *finely chopped (See Note #1 below)
• 1 cup English cucumber *finely chopped, about 1/2 of large cucumber

Instructions

• Rinse bulgur wheat and cook following directions on the package. Once cooked remove any excess water. (See Note #2 below)
• Meanwhile, whisk the lemon juice into the olive oil. Add the remaining vinaigrette ingredients and whisk well. Add vinaigrette to cooked and strained bulgur. Stir well.
• Wash and prepare the remaining ingredients for salad and add to the bulgur mixture. Stir well.
• Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if time allows.

Serving Suggestions

• Greek Marinated Chicken
• Lemon Dill Hummus
• Homemade Naan Bread
• Best Rib Eye Steaks
• Sourdough Garlic Bread

Tips and Tricks

• Take the time to finely chop the parsley, mint, and green onions for a correct texture.
• Italian (flat-leaf) parsley is preferred for its flavor and texture over curly parsley.
• Follow package instructions for cooking bulgur wheat or use a 1:2 ratio of bulgur to water if bought in bulk.
• Don’t forget to add salt, nutmeg, and chili powder to the vinaigrette for depth of flavor and adjust to taste.