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.
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