Description
This Healthy Tabbouleh Recipe is a refreshing Mediterranean salad made with fine bulgur, fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Light, vibrant, and full of nutrients, this easy herb salad is perfect as a side dish or healthy lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 2 cups fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place bulgur in a bowl and pour boiling water over it. Cover and let sit for 20–25 minutes.
- Fluff bulgur with a fork and allow to cool completely.
- Finely chop parsley and mint.
- Dice tomatoes and slice green onions.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chop herbs very finely for authentic texture. Adjust lemon juice to taste. Substitute quinoa for a gluten-free option. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and refresh with extra lemon before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg