Tabbouleh is a refreshing and flavorful Levantine salad made with bulgur, chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, onion, and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. It is a popular dish in the Middle East, and it is often served as an appetizer or a side dish. This versatile salad can be enjoyed on its own or as a complement to grilled meats or fish. Tabbouleh is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It is also a low-calorie dish, making it a healthy choice for those watching their weight. This article offers three delicious recipes for tabbouleh: a classic recipe, a vegan recipe, and a gluten-free recipe. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and a list of ingredients. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, you are sure to find a tabbouleh recipe that you will enjoy.
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TABOULEH
Tabouleh, also known as tabbouleh, is a classic Middle Eastern salad. The fresh veggies and mint leaves make it light and refreshing on a hot day. -Michael & Mathil Chebat, Lake Ridge, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare bulgur according to package directions; cool. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. If desired, chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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.
AUTHENTIC TABBOULEH SALAD RECIPE
This traditional Tabbouleh Salad is a healthy Mediterranean appetizer made with parsley, mint, chopped vegetables, and bulgur seasoned with lemon, black pepper, and olive oil. Please follow the instructions on this recipe with step-by-step photos.
Provided by Zol Larice
Categories Salad
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- The first step is to mix the lemon juice with the bulgur and let it soak until it is soft and plumped for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the vegetables by washing, drying out thoroughly. Now finely chop the tomatoes. It helps to utilize a bowl-shaped sieve to drain pipes the excess juice and place them in the fridge.
- Finely chop the green onion and now add the pinch of the black pepper to the chopped onions!
- Parsley must be washed and dried. Drain the bulgur through a cheesecloth-lined strainer, pressing it against the colander to drain off the excess liquid.Remove the stems from the herbs, finely chop them all together, and put them in a large mixing bowl.
- As directed above, finely chop the veggies, mint, and green onions and in a medium bowl, combine and mix all the veggies. Next, add the tomatoes you previously placed in the fridge! Next, add the bulgur we first dipped in the lemon juice, and then add the salt and the oil!
- Now, you can mix and refrigerate the tabouli for 30 minutes to get the most satisfactory results. Place on a serving dish and serve. You can accompany the tabouli with a side of pita and romaine lettuce leaves as wraps or "boats" for the tabouli if desired. and enjoy your tabbouleh dish!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 9 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TABBOULEH RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
LEBANESE TABBOULEH
We think of tabbouleh as a bulgur salad with lots of parsley and mint. But real Lebanese tabbouleh is a lemony herb salad with a little bit of fine bulgur, an edible garden that you can scoop up with romaine lettuce heart leaves or simply eat with a fork.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 appetizer spread servings, 4 salad servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the bulgur in a bowl, and cover with water by 1/2 inch. Soak for 20 minutes, until slightly softened. Drain through a cheesecloth-lined strainer, and press the bulgur against the strainer to squeeze out excess water. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with the garlic, lemon juice, parsley, mint, tomatoes, scallions and salt. Leave at room temperature or in the refrigerator for two to three hours, so that the bulgur can continue to absorb liquid and swell.
- Add the olive oil, toss together, taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 139, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 398 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
QUINOA TABBOULEH
When my mom and sister developed several food allergies, we had to modify many recipes. I substituted quinoa for couscous in this tabbouleh. Now we make quinoa tabbouleh all the time! -Jennifer Klann, Corbett, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a bowl; cool completely., Add the beans, cucumber, red pepper and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TABBOULEH I
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
This fresh and healthy salad uses mostly herbs with a little bulgur wheat
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Side dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse the bulgur wheat in a sieve until the water runs clear. Drain well, then transfer to a bowl. Pour over 200ml boiling water, cover with cling film and leave to soak for 30 mins or so while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Keeping the parsley in a bunch, chop the leaves roughly. Don't worry about the inclusion of some of the stalks; this all adds to the flavour. Now do the same with the mint. Put the chopped herbs in a large bowl and add the tomato and spring onion.
- Thoroughly drain the bulgur, then add to herb mix, along with lemon juice and olive oil. Mix thoroughly, season and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.05 milligram of sodium
EASY TABBOULEH
This nourishing Middle Eastern salad comes together in a flash. Mix cooked bulgur with chopped tomatoes, parsley, mint, scallions, lemon juice, and olive oil, and serve at room temperature with pita wedges for a delicious lunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Yield Makes 4 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak bulgur in cold water 10 minutes. Drain in a sieve lined with damp cheesecloth; squeeze out all water. Transfer to a serving bowl; fluff with a fork.
- Stir in tomatoes with juice, parsley, and scallions. Add lemon juice, salt, and oil; season with pepper. Toss to coat. Just before serving, stir in mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 311 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe ingredients for the best flavor.
- Chop the parsley and tomatoes finely for a more even texture.
- If you don't have bulgur, you can substitute quinoa or couscous.
- Add more or less lemon juice and olive oil to taste.
- Serve tabbouleh as a side dish or a main course.
Conclusion:
Tabbouleh is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer gathering. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, tabbouleh is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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