Best 9 Mexican Tabouli Recipes

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**Mexican Tabbouli: A Unique Fusion of Middle Eastern and Mexican Flavors**

Mexican Tabbouli, a vibrant and flavorful dish, brings together the best of two worlds: the freshness of Middle Eastern tabbouli and the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine. This delectable dish combines the traditional ingredients of tabbouli, such as bulgur, tomatoes, cucumbers, and mint, with the vibrant flavors of Mexican spices and fresh ingredients like corn, black beans, and cilantro. The result is a unique and delicious salad that is perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or a refreshing snack. In this article, we present three variations of Mexican Tabbouli, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe features a classic Mexican Tabbouli with all the traditional ingredients, while the second recipe adds a spicy kick with the addition of jalapeños and chipotle peppers. The third recipe takes a more modern approach with the addition of avocado, mango, and a citrusy dressing. With its vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and versatility, Mexican Tabbouli is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TABOULEH



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Grandma's tabouleh recipe has it all -- crunch, seasoning, freshness, and a whole lotta family love! Eat it as a side or a main or an afternoon snack!

Provided by Lindsey Hyland

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Bunches Fresh Parsley (I prefer curly)
2/3 Cup Lemon Juice
1/3 Cup Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1/2 Cup Cracked Bulgur (dry (can substitute for 1 1/2 cup cooked/cooled Quinoa, or 1 1/2 cup minced cauliflower))
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1/2 Sweet Onion (minced)
3 Tomatoes (deseeded, minced)

Steps:

  • If you have time, thoroughly rinse the parsley (3 bunches) the night before. Wrap it in paper towels and place it in the fridge. This will make the tabouleh EXTRA crisp! If you don't have time to rinse the night before, be sure to get the parsley as dry as possible.
  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil (1/3 cup), lemon juice (2/3 cup), salt (1 teaspoon) and pepper (1 teaspoon).
  • Add cracked bulgur (1/2 cup) to the lemon juice/olive oil and let it sit for 30 minutes - 1 hour, depending on how soft you want the bulgur to be. (I usually do this for 30 minutes while I'm chopping everything else)
  • Pick the leaves from the stems of the parsley. I do this by grabbing the bunch of parsley and sliding a sharp knife over the top, then picking out any large stems.
  • Place leaves into the food processor. Pulse the parsley until it is finely chopped using 1 second intervals. Make sure not to pulse too much! Alternatively you can use a knife to chop the parsley.
  • Add minced sweet onion (1/2), minced tomatoes (3 deseeded), minced garlic (2 cloves) and parsley to the bulgur and stir to combine.
  • Add more salt/pepper to taste. Tabouleh is best served after resting in the fridge overnight. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 38 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN TABBOULEH



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A twist on tabbouleh - Mexican style. Perfect for summer parties, this recipe is fresh, easy and healthy.

Provided by zesttoimpress

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup chicken stock
1 cup Bulgar wheat
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup finely diced green pepper (apx 1/2 small green pepper)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion (apx 1/2 small red onion)
1 large red chili pepper, seeded, cored and diced (reserve seeds for dressing)
15 1/2 ounces black beans
15 1/2 ounces corn
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime zest (apx 2 limes)
1/3 cup lime juice (apx 3 limes)
1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic (apx 1-2 cloves, see cooking tip above)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
seeds from red chili pepper (the more, the spicier)
1 large avocado, diced (coat with lime juice)
tostitos roll, break in half and sprinkle on top

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil on high in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add bulgur wheat. Stir to mix well, then cover and set aside. It needs to sit for 30 minutes, so now we work on the other components.
  • Chop, slice and dice the veggies (tomatoes, green pepper, onion, chile) and throw them, beans and corn in a medium salad bowl, or if you plan on saving some for later in the week, it's easiest to put it directly in a large bowl of your food storage container of choice.
  • Add dressing ingredients (the next 8 ingredients) to a bowl except oil, add slowly at the end whisking until combined.
  • Allow bulgur wheat to cool, then add it to the veggies and toss to combine. Pour on the dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Remove from the fridge, add avocado, toss to combine (if you're looking at leftovers, keep avocado separate, tightly wrapped). Top with chips. Ole!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 455.7, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 12.4, Protein 10.8

QUINOA TABBOULEH WITH FETA



Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quinoa
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (5 scallions)
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (2 bunches)
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem
2 cups medium-diced feta (8 ounces)

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 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon 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.

TABBOULEH



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 31m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup bulghur wheat
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup good olive oil
3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (1 bunch)
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (1 bunch)
1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (1 bunch)
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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.

TABBOULEH II



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This recipe is the real deal! It's great tasting, healthy and easy to make.

Provided by EPITOPES

Categories     Salad     Grains     Tabbouleh

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup bulgur
½ cup boiling water
1 cup chopped parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
5 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the bulgur in a small mixing bowl. Add the boiling water, mix and cover with a towel; Let stand for 1 hour. Drain any excess water.
  • Combine the parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Add the bulgur; mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 19.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

QUINOA TABBOULEH



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This tabouli recipe is different. Instead of using bulgur like traditional tabouli, this recipe uses quinoa. It is a grain that is available at health food stores. It looks and tastes better than bulgur. My husband and I both love this and neither of us is vegetarian. It's a great meal for a hot summer day. The longer it sits the better it tastes.

Provided by SYNEVA B

Categories     Salad     Grains     Tabbouleh

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 pinch salt
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, diced
2 bunches green onions, diced
2 carrots, grated
1 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots and parsley. Stir in cooled quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 324.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

MEXICAN TABOULI RECIPE



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Provided by kendall4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lge tomatoes - peeled and chopped
3-4 green onions, chopped
1 can chopped green chilies
14 oz. can chopped black olives
3 T olive oil
1 1/2 t. garlic
1 1/2 t. vinegar

Steps:

  • In medium bowl combine all ingredients. Chill atleast 1 hour before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

TABBOULEH I



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A delicious bulgur salad that is filled with tomatoes, green onions, and cucumber. It is seasoned in the traditional way, with fresh mint and lemon juice.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup bulgur
1 ⅔ cups boiling water
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl. Cover, and set aside to soak for 1 hour.
  • Add oil, lemon juice, onions, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 303.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

TABBOULEH RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: fresh parsley, medium tomatoes, salt, fresh lemon juice, fine grain bulgur, water, english cucumber, scallions, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh mint leaf

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 bunches fresh parsley
2 medium tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup fresh lemon juice, plus 2 tbsp, divided
½ cup fine grain bulgur, or medium grain, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
1 english cucumber, diced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
½ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaf, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Use a fork to de-stem the parsley. Pick any remaining leaves with your fingers. Compost or save the stems for vegetable stock.
  • Chop the parsley very finely and transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Mince the tomatoes and transfer to a fine-mesh strainer, then set the strainer over another medium bowl. Sprinkle the tomatoes with a pinch of salt and mix. Let stand for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally, then add to the bowl with the parsley. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the tomato water.
  • Rinse the bulgur in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water and drain well.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, the bulgur, and water to the bowl with the reserved tomato water. Let stand until the grains are beginning to soften, about 1 hour or according to package instructions.
  • Add the cucumber, scallions, mint, olive oil, soaked bulgur, remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the parsley and tomatoes. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients: The fresher and riper the ingredients, the better your tabouli will taste. Look for ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley. If you can't find fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley, but it won't have as much flavor.
  • Chop the ingredients finely: The finer you chop the ingredients, the better the tabouli will integrate. You can use a food processor to chop the ingredients quickly and easily.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: The dressing should enhance the flavor of the tabouli, not overwhelm it. Start with a small amount of dressing and add more to taste.
  • Let the tabouli rest before serving: This will give the flavors time to meld and develop. Cover the tabouli and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Mexican tabouli is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer gathering. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy salad, give Mexican tabouli a try. You won't be disappointed!

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