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Best Tabbouleh

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180
A fresh and vibrant Middle Eastern salad featuring parsley, mint, cucumber, and tomato, perfect for a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Bulgur

  • 0.5 cup bulgur

Vegetables

  • 1 cup diced cucumber (1 small-to-medium)
  • 1 cup diced tomato (1 large)

Salt and herbs

  • 1 teaspoon fine salt, divided
  • 3 bunches curly parsley (finely chopped)
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh mint (optional)
  • 0.33 cup thinly sliced green onion

Olive oil and lemon

  • 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced

Instructions 

  • Cook or soak the bulgur until tender, then drain and cool.
  • Combine diced cucumber and tomato with ½ teaspoon salt; let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Finely chop parsley and stems, then add to a large bowl with cooled bulgur, mint, and green onion.
  • Strain and discard excess juice from cucumber and tomato, then add to the bowl.
  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and remaining salt; pour over salad and toss.
  • Let sit for 15 minutes to develop flavors, then serve or chill.

Notes

Chill the salad for best flavor, and adjust lemon or salt to taste.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Herbs