Start your journey to a refreshing and flavorful Mediterranean delight with our Fruity Tabbouleh with Feta recipe. This vibrant salad combines the zesty tang of lemon with the sweetness of fresh fruits, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With the crunch of cucumber, the delicate chew of bulgur wheat, and the creamy richness of feta cheese, this tabbouleh is a textural masterpiece.
In this recipe collection, we'll guide you through not just one, but three variations of this classic dish. From the traditional Lebanese Tabbouleh, featuring fragrant parsley and mint, to the Moroccan Tabbouleh with its bold blend of spices, and the Fruity Tabbouleh bursting with sweet summer fruits, each recipe brings a unique twist to this beloved salad.
So, gather your ingredients, sharpen your knives, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean. Let's dive into the world of Fruity Tabbouleh with Feta!
BEST TABBOULEH
Learn how to make delicious, authentic tabbouleh at home! This tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is even better than your favorite Lebanese restaurant's. Recipe yields 6 servings (a little over 1 cup each).
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Salad
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook or soak the bulgur until tender according to package directions. Drain off any excess water, and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, combine the diced cucumber and tomato in a medium bowl with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Stir, and let the mixture rest for at least 10 minutes, or until you're ready to mix the salad.
- To prepare the parsley, cut off the thick stems. Then, finely chop the parsley and remaining stems-you can do this by hand, but it's much easier in a food processor with the standard "S" blade. Process 1 bunch at a time (it should yield about 1 cup chopped), transferring the chopped parsley to a large serving bowl before proceeding with the next.
- Add the cooled bulgur, chopped fresh mint (if using) and green onion to the bowl of parsley. Strain off and discard the cucumber and tomato juice that has accumulated in the bottom of the bowl (this ensures that your tabbouleh isn't too watery). Add the strained cucumber and tomato to the bowl.
- In a small measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour it into the salad and stir to combine. Taste, and adjust if necessary-add another tablespoon of lemon juice for zing, or salt for more overall flavor.
- If you have the time, let the salad rest for 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors mingle. Otherwise, you can serve it immediately or chill it for later. Tabbouleh will keep well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Sugar 1.8 g, Sodium 399.1 mg, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
FRUITED TABBOULEH WITH WALNUTS AND FETA
Here's a simple and terrific side for a Mediterranean meal. Mix up the salad in 20 minutes, then chill and serve.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place bulgur in large heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over bulgur; stir. Let stand about 1 hour or until water is absorbed.
- Stir in orange juice, oil, cucumber, onion, cranberries, parsley, mint, orange peel and salt; toss well. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until well chilled.
- Just before serving, stir in chopped orange; sprinkle with walnuts and feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1/2 Cup), Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
COUSCOUS TABBOULEH WITH FRESH MINT & FETA
Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains, such as barley or quinoa, also work well. -Elodie Rosinovsky, Brighton, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-8 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. , In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomato and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, oil and seasonings. Drizzle over bean mixture. Add couscous; toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with cheese. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
PITA STUFFED WITH TABBOULEH AND SHARDS OF FETA
Steps:
- Place the bulgur in a large bowl, pour in the boiling water, and add the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir, then allow to stand at room temperature for about an hour.
- Add the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper; mix well. Season to taste and serve, or cover and refrigerate. The flavor will improve if the tabbouleh sits for a few hours.
- Stuff the tabbouleh and feta into the pita breads.
FARRO TABBOULEH WITH FETA
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse and drain the farro and place it in a large saucepan with 4 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, combine the cucumbers, chickpeas, scallions, parsley, and mint in a very large bowl.
- In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the hot farro to the vegetables and herbs, pour the dressing on top, and stir to combine. Carefully stir in the feta, olives, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Serve at room temperature.
TABBOULEH
Steps:
- Place the bulghur in a large bowl, pour in the boiling water, and add the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir, then allow to stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Add the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper; mix well. Season, to taste, and serve or cover and refrigerate. The flavor will improve if the tabbouleh sits for a few hours.
QUINOA TABBOULEH WITH FETA
This quinoa tabbouleh is one of my go-to recipes. Quinoa, a grain that originated in South America, is considered a superfood because it contains more protein than most grains. It has a nutty flavor that tastes wonderful with the cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, feta and mint, and it's a great gluten-free alternative to traditional bulgur wheat. Best of all, you can make this salad ahead; if it sits at room temperature for a few hours, the lemon vinaigrette really has time to soak into the quinoa and vegetables, so the salad is even more delicious!
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa and 1 teaspoon of salt, lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, until the grains are tender and open (they'll have little curly tails). Drain, place in a bowl and immediately add the lemon juice, olive oil and 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.*
- In a large bowl, combine the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt* and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Add the quinoa and mix well. Carefully fold in the feta and taste for seasonings. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.
- * Ina uses Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, which is coarser than other brands; if you are using a finer-grain kosher salt such as Morton, use the smaller amount.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 341 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 2 grams
TABBOULEH WITH FRUIT
Taste fruit in a whole new way! Fresh fruit is spiced with an intriguing mixture and served with bulgur wheat. From ® Prevention Healthy Cooking.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In medium bowl, combine orange juice and bulgur. Let stand 30 minutes or until bulgur is tender and softened.
- In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
- Drain bulgur and place in large bowl. Gently stir in tomato, cantaloupe, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, onion, parsley and mint. Pour lemon juice mixture over salad tossing to coat well. Let stand at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g
FETA TABBOULEH WITH AUBERGINES
This healthy, high fibre dish proves that feta and grilled vegetables are a perfect match
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the bulgur wheat according to pack instructions, then drain well. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic and olive oil, then use half to brush over both sides of the aubergine strips with some seasoning. Sear the strips on a hot griddle or in a frying pan for 3 mins each side until charred and softened.
- Tip the bulgur wheat into a large bowl with the chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, feta and mint, then pour over the remaining garlicky oil and the lemon juice. Mix and season well, then pile onto plates with the charred aubergines.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.29 milligram of sodium
TABBOULEH WITH AVOCADO AND FETA CHEESE
Categories Salad Dairy Herb Vegetable Vegetarian Feta Avocado Fall Bulgur Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine 1 1/2 cups hot water and bulgur in large bowl. Cover tightly and let stand until bulgur is tender, about 45 minutes. Strain bulgur. Place bulgur in clean dry towel and squeeze out any excess liquid. Return bulgur to bowl.
- Add tomatoes, parsley, onions, cucumber, radishes, cheese, mint and lemon peel to bulgur. Stir to combine. Whisk oil and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add all but 2 tablespoons dressing to bulgur mixture. Toss to combine. Season tabbouleh to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add avocado slices to remaining dressing; toss to coat. Mound tabbouleh on platter. Garnish with avocado slices.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked quinoa or couscous.
- Chop the vegetables into small, even pieces so that they cook evenly.
- If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount.
- Season the tabbouleh to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Let the tabbouleh rest for at least 30 minutes before serving so that the flavors can meld.
- Serve the tabbouleh at room temperature or chilled.
Conclusion:
Tabbouleh is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is also a healthy choice, as it is packed with nutrients from the vegetables, herbs, and quinoa or couscous. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and herbs, and it is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
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