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Tabbouleh served in rustic bowl with herbs and lemon

Tabbouleh Recipe: Secrets, Origins & How to Make It Right

  • Author: Cindy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Healthy Salad Recipes
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

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.