Tabbouleh is a refreshing and flavorful Middle Eastern salad that is perfect for a light meal or a side dish. It is traditionally made with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint, and a lemon-olive oil dressing. Tabbouleh is a popular dish throughout the Middle East, and there are many different variations of the recipe. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for authentic tabbouleh, providing you with the tips and tricks you need to make a delicious and authentic tabbouleh that will impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
TABOULI SALAD RECIPE
Traditional tabouli salad recipe with parsley, mint, bulgur wheat, finely chopped vegetables and a zesty dressing. Recipe with step-by-step photos.
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash the bulgur wheat and soak it in water for 5-7 minute. Drain very well (squeeze the bulgur wheat by hand to get rid of any excess water). Set aside.
- Very finely chop the vegetables, herbs and green onions as indicated above. Be sure to place the tomatoes in a colander to drain excess juice.
- Place the chopped vegetables, herbs and green onions in a mixing bowl or dish. Add the bulgur and season with salt. Mix gently.
- Now add the the lime juice and olive oil and mix again.
- For best results, cover the tabouli and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. If you like, serve the tabouli with a side of pita and romaine lettuce leaves, which act as wraps or "boats" for the tabouli.
- Other appetizers to serve next to tabouli salad:Hummus; Baba Ganoush; or Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Sugar 8.5 g, Sodium 396.3 mg, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
LEBANESE TABBOULEH
We think of tabbouleh as a bulgur salad with lots of parsley and mint. But real Lebanese tabbouleh is a lemony herb salad with a little bit of fine bulgur, an edible garden that you can scoop up with romaine lettuce heart leaves or simply eat with a fork.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 appetizer spread servings, 4 salad servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the bulgur in a bowl, and cover with water by 1/2 inch. Soak for 20 minutes, until slightly softened. Drain through a cheesecloth-lined strainer, and press the bulgur against the strainer to squeeze out excess water. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with the garlic, lemon juice, parsley, mint, tomatoes, scallions and salt. Leave at room temperature or in the refrigerator for two to three hours, so that the bulgur can continue to absorb liquid and swell.
- Add the olive oil, toss together, taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 139, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 398 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
TABBOULEH
Steps:
- Place the bulghur in a large bowl, pour in the boiling water, and add the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir, then allow to stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Add the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper; mix well. Season, to taste, and serve or cover and refrigerate. The flavor will improve if the tabbouleh sits for a few hours.
TABBOULEH
This fresh and healthy salad uses mostly herbs with a little bulgur wheat
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Side dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse the bulgur wheat in a sieve until the water runs clear. Drain well, then transfer to a bowl. Pour over 200ml boiling water, cover with cling film and leave to soak for 30 mins or so while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Keeping the parsley in a bunch, chop the leaves roughly. Don't worry about the inclusion of some of the stalks; this all adds to the flavour. Now do the same with the mint. Put the chopped herbs in a large bowl and add the tomato and spring onion.
- Thoroughly drain the bulgur, then add to herb mix, along with lemon juice and olive oil. Mix thoroughly, season and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.05 milligram of sodium
TABBOULEH I
Steps:
- Combine bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl. Cover, and set aside to soak for 1 hour.
- Add oil, lemon juice, onions, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 303.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
AUTHENTIC LEBANESE TABBOULEH RECIPE
Steps:
- Rinse all vegetables and let dry on a paper towel, especially the parsley and mint.
- Cut stems off parsley then chop finely. Spread chopped parsley on paper towels and let rest for a few mins in order to get rid of excess moisture.
- Cut stems off mint, and finely chop the leaves. Spread on a paper towel and let dry.
- Finely chop tomatoes into small cubes 1/3in then place in strainer to get rid of the excess juice.
- Finely chop onions, drain then mix with the 7-spices, set aside.
- Finely chop the cucumber
- Soak the bulgur in half of the lemon juice with a bit of salt.
- Only once ready to serve, mix all ingredients together well, drizzle with olive oil and the leftover lemon juice. Add a bit more salt if needed.
- Serve as a side salad along with some lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 Tablespoons, Calories 252 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 332 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 15 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe ingredients for the best flavor.
- Finely chop the parsley, tomatoes, and mint for a more uniform texture.
- If you can't find bulgur wheat, you can substitute quinoa or couscous.
- Soak the bulgur wheat in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Fluff the bulgur wheat with a fork before adding the other ingredients.
- Taste the tabbouleh and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Serve the tabbouleh immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Tabbouleh is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its bright flavors and healthy ingredients, tabbouleh is a dish that everyone will enjoy.
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