Marli's Tabouli

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Marli's Tabouli is a classic Middle Eastern salad that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender bulgur wheat with finely chopped parsley, cooling mint, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and tangy lemon juice for a vibrant, herbaceous dish. Ideal as a refreshing side dish, a healthy appetizer, or a star component of a mezze platter, this tabouli recipe is naturally vegan, simple to prepare in just 25 minutes, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to let the flavors shine—perfect for summer gatherings or a light, satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 cups parsley, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup mint leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely diced
• 1 cucumber, finely diced
• 4 green onions, finely sliced
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the bulgur wheat and boiling water. Cover the bowl and let it sit for 15-20 minutes until the bulgur absorbs the water and becomes tender.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Once cooled, add the chopped parsley, mint leaves, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced green onions to the bowl with the bulgur.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the tabouli mixture and toss gently but thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if necessary.

Step 7

Refrigerate the tabouli for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish, appetizer, or as part of a mezze platter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1504.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1389.0

Total Fat 63.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2708.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.7g	0%
Total Sugars 17.7g
Protein 45.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1374.7mg	0%
Iron 61.0mg	0%
Potassium 6466.9mg	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: 37.2%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 50.8%