Description
- Tabbouleh is a fresh parsley salad from the Middle East. Learn its origins, variations, and how to make it perfectly at home.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh parsley, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup bulgur wheat
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 6 scallions, finely sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, very finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber, very finely diced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bulgur wheat according to package instructions, typically about 20 minutes. Once done, drain and let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the parsley, mint, scallions, tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Add the lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the cooled bulgur wheat until everything is evenly mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Stir again before serving.