Walnut Feta Apple Tabbouleh

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Walnut Feta Apple Tabbouleh, a refreshing twist on the classic Mediterranean salad. This recipe combines the nutty chew of bulgur wheat with crisp Granny Smith apple, toasted walnuts, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese for a delightful play of textures. Fresh flat-leaf parsley and mint bring an herby freshness, while a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties it all together. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or party salad, this tabbouleh is quick and easy to prepare, with most of the work done in just 20 minutes. Bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, it's a showstopper that's both healthy and satisfying. Serve it fresh or chilled for an even deeper infusion of flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1.5 cups boiling water
• 1 medium granny smith apple
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley
• 0.25 cup mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 green onion

Directions

Step 1

Place the bulgur wheat in a large heatproof bowl, and pour the boiling water over it. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the bulgur sit for 10-15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the grains are tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from the heat and let them cool before roughly chopping.

Step 3

Core and dice the granny smith apple into small pieces. Set aside.

Step 4

Crumble the feta cheese into bite-sized chunks.

Step 5

Finely chop the flat-leaf parsley, mint leaves, and green onions.

Step 6

Slice the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters, depending on their size.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Add the cooled bulgur wheat to a large mixing bowl. Gently fold in the parsley, mint, green onions, diced apple, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, and feta cheese.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving for a more pronounced flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1208.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1768.5

Total Fat 101.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.8g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2152.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.6g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 48.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 967.0mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 2627.9mg	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: 48.6%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 41.1%