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Tabule Salad

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Tabule Salad, or Tabbouleh, is a refreshing Middle Eastern salad made with bulgur wheat, fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Light, flavorful, and nutrient-packed, it’s perfect as a side, appetizer, or light meal.

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup fine or medium bulgur wheat
  2. 2 cups fresh parsley, finely chopped
  3. 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  4. 2 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
  5. 1/2 cucumber (optional), finely diced
  6. 2 green onions or 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  7. 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  8. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  9. Salt, to taste
  10. Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Place bulgur in a bowl and pour enough boiling water to just cover it. Let soak for 10–15 minutes until softened. Drain excess water if needed.

  1. While bulgur soaks, finely chop parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber (if using), and onion.
  2. Fluff the bulgur with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
  3. In a large bowl, combine bulgur, chopped herbs, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss well to combine.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning or lemon juice as needed.
  7. Chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld, or serve immediately.

Notes

  1. For a gluten-free version, substitute bulgur with quinoa or cauliflower rice.
  2. Drain tomatoes and bulgur well to prevent sogginess.
  3. Tabule tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
  4. Add chickpeas, pomegranate seeds, or toasted pine nuts for variety.

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