Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Tabbouleh Salad featuring fine bulgur wheat soaked in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, combined with fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, and green onions. This Middle Eastern classic is perfect as a light side dish or a healthy appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Dressing and Bulgur
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fine #1 bulgur wheat
Vegetables and Herbs
- 3 bunches fresh curly parsley, finely chopped (about 3 packed cups)
- 2 firm tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing and soak bulgur: In a large bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Stir in the fine bulgur wheat. Let the mixture sit for 20 to 30 minutes so the bulgur grains can absorb the dressing and become plump.
- Add fresh herbs and vegetables: While the bulgur is soaking, finely chop the curly parsley, tomatoes, green onions, and fresh mint. Add them to one side of the large bowl containing the soaked bulgur, but do not mix yet.
- Combine and serve: Once the bulgur is plump and has absorbed most of the lemon-olive oil dressing, gently stir all the ingredients together until evenly combined. Serve the tabbouleh salad at room temperature or chilled from the refrigerator for best flavor.
Notes
- Use fine bulgur (#1) for the classic tabbouleh texture; coarser bulgur will require cooking.
- Letting the bulgur soak long enough is crucial for proper texture—don’t rush this step.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance the flavors and refresh the palate.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the bulgur lightly before soaking, but this is optional.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste based on your preferred tanginess and seasoning.
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