Brigitte's Tabbouleh Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Brigitte's Tabbouleh Salad is a vibrant twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish. Made with wholesome bulgur wheat, a medley of fresh herbs like finely chopped Italian parsley and cool mint, and crisp vegetables including ripe tomatoes, English cucumber, and green onions, this salad is both hearty and light. Tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, it's seasoned to perfection with just the right touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy tabbouleh recipe is perfect as a chilled side dish, a healthy meal prep option, or even a standalone light main course. Its refreshing flavors and simple preparation make it a go-to choice for summer gatherings or any time you crave something wholesome and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1.5 cups boiling water
• 2 cups Italian parsley
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 medium English cucumber
• 3 stalks green onions
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the bulgur wheat in a large, heatproof bowl.

Step 2

Pour the boiling water over the bulgur wheat and cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, or until the bulgur has absorbed the water and softened.

Step 3

Fluff the bulgur with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the bulgur is cooling, prepare the vegetables and herbs. Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves. Dice the tomatoes and cucumber, and slice the green onions thinly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Once the bulgur has cooled, combine it with the parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions in a large salad bowl.

Step 7

Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Step 9

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve cold or at room temperature as a side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1921.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	946.9

Total Fat 63.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2689.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.0g	0%
Total Sugars 33.5g
Protein 34.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1979.3mg	0%
Iron 74.9mg	0%
Potassium 7510.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.7%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 35.7%