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Tabbouleh

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Tabbouleh

I have been wanting to try a tabbouleh salad for a while now. A tabbouleh salad is a salad that is made with bulgar, parsley, mint, tomatoes, green onions, lemon juice and olive oil. From what I understand, in a more traditional tabbouleh the parsley is supposed to be the primary ingredient. I decided to make my salad a bit more balanced, though there was still a lot of parsley in it. This is a pretty simple salad and it is full of fresh herbs and vegetables. I quite enjoyed the tabbouleh salad. The lemon juice and the olive oil added a surprising amount of flavour and the mint brought the freshness to a whole new level. If you are a parsley lover then this salad is for you. I saw a few recipes for tabbouleh that called for the use of cinnamon and or allspice which sounded interesting. I will have to play around with the tabbouleh and different spices.

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Servings: 3
ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup bulgur
  • 1 cup parsley (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup mint (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup tomato (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
directions
  1. Bring the water to a boil and turn off the heat.
  2. Mix in the bulgur, cover and let sit for 20 minutes.
  3. Toss the bulgur with the parsley, mint, green onion, tomato and cucumber.
  4. Mix the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing onto the salad, toss and serve.
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  2. Chef Erik says

    Oh how I love tabbouleh! I love the was you chopped the veggies, nice and rustic. I usually dice my veg very small,I think I’ll do it this way from now on. Now I’m hungry, great job.

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  6. Elly says

    Oh I absolutely LOVE tabbouleh. If you haven’t already tried it/made it, definitely make some fattoush. I like that even better.

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  9. Astra Libris says

    Your tabbouleh is so vibrant and colorful – the freshness explodes beautifully through the photo! Wow! Your “balanced” version sounds great – I love your beautiful big pieces of tomato and cucumber…

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  10. Kalyn says

    I love Tabbouli (my way of spelling it and I’m too old to change now.)I make this all the time in the summer. Your version looks really good.

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  21. Sylvie says

    Kevin, I’m not keen on parsley at all, but I’ve got a recipe that for a watercress tabbouleh, which I have been meaning to try. So, thanks for reminding me of it. Yours looks delicious and so fresh and colourfull.

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  23. Maya says

    Kevin:
    Tabbouleh is one of my favourite go to recipe, especially when I am going to be busy for a few days – the leftovers are wonderful!

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  25. Gloria says

    Love Tabbouleh Kevin , I was thinking to place recipe too. But not now. This looks very delicious! and fresh!! But really I think is to everytime!!! xGloria

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  27. Indigo says

    I say tabbouleh on You Say Tomahto I Say Tomayto a while ago and really wanted to try it (I’ve actually never had it! Epic fail). This looks so good!

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  28. Meeta says

    that’s true in a traditional tabouleh there is a lot more parsley and mint which gives it a wonderful refreshing taste. i ate plenty of the stuff during my vacation to dubai – I like the way you balanced it out here though.

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  29. Lisa says

    It’s been ages since I have made tabbouleh. Your version sounds quite good and is a perfect spring dish. I’m a huge parsley fan!

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  32. farida says

    I would like to join the many foodies who love tabbouleh:) I love it too:) Kevin, yours looks delicious! And the recipe is simple.

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  38. Helen says

    Mmmm, I love tabbouleh, like you though, I like putting other ingredients in to spice it up a bit. Chopped roasted peppers is nice, very un-authentic but very tasty!

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  39. Mike of Mike's Table says

    I’ve never had tabbouleh before and I kept seeing it pop up here and there, but you’ve piqued my curiosity. It looks and sounds really good and very weather appropriate. I’ll definitely be keeping this one in mind…

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