Ingredients
– 1/2 cup bulgur wheat
– 4 firm Roma tomatoes, very finely chopped
– 1 English cucumber (hothouse cucumber), very finely chopped
– 2 bunches parsley, part of the stems removed, washed and well-dried, very finely chopped
– 12-15 fresh mint leaves, stems removed, washed, well-dried, very finely chopped
– 4 green onions, white and green parts, very finely chopped
– Salt to taste
– 3-4 tablespoons lime juice (or lemon juice if preferred)
– 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– Romaine lettuce leaves for serving (optional)
Instructions
1-How to Prepare the Perfect Tabbouleh Salad: Creating tabbouleh salad is straightforward and fun, with steps that take about 20 minutes total. Start by washing 1/2 cup of bulgur wheat and soaking it in water for 5 to 7 minutes, then drain it well by squeezing out excess water. This simple prep sets the base for your salad.
2-Next, very finely chop 4 firm Roma tomatoes, 1 English cucumber, 2 bunches of parsley, 12-15 fresh mint leaves, and 4 green onions. Place the chopped tomatoes in a colander to drain excess juice, which helps keep the salad from getting watery. Once ready, combine all the chopped vegetables, herbs, and the drained bulgur in a mixing bowl, then season with salt and mix gently.
3-Now, add 3-4 tablespoons of lime juice or lemon juice along with 3-4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and mix everything again gently. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the tabbouleh for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend nicely. Finally, transfer it to a serving platter and serve with pita bread or romaine lettuce leaves if you like. For a gluten-free option, replace bulgur with cooked quinoa to maintain that nutty texture.
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🥣 Use extra fine bulgur wheat to avoid long soaking; soak coarser bulgur in hot water for 45 minutes.
🔪 Chop vegetables as finely as possible for the best texture; tomatoes and onions are best chopped by hand.
🥒 Use firm Roma tomatoes and drain excess juice to prevent watery salad; cucumber adds nice crunch but is optional.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Chopping
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern