Best 10 Best Tabbouleh Recipes

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With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, tabbouleh is a classic Middle Eastern dish that has captivated taste buds worldwide. Originating in Lebanon, this delectable salad is a harmonious blend of bulgur wheat, parsley, tomatoes, mint, and a tangy dressing. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, creating the perfect tabbouleh requires careful attention to detail and a few simple steps. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the delicate balance of flavors, this culinary journey will guide you towards crafting a tabbouleh that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving for more. So, let's embark on this delicious adventure and discover the secrets behind the best tabbouleh recipe.

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LEBANESE TABBOULEH



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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

1/4 cup fine bulgur wheat
1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
Juice of 2 large lemons, to taste
3 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (from 3 large bunches)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 pound ripe tomatoes, very finely chopped
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 romaine lettuce heart, leaves separated, washed and dried

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

BEST TABBOULEH



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Learn how to make delicious, authentic tabbouleh at home! This tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is even better than your favorite Lebanese restaurant's. Recipe yields 6 servings (a little over 1 cup each).

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Salad

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup bulgur
1 cup diced cucumber (1 small-to-medium)
1 cup diced tomato* (1 large)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
3 medium bunches curly parsley
1/3 cup (2/3 ounce) chopped fresh mint (optional but recommended-you can chop it in the food processor with the parsley)
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced

Steps:

  • Cook or soak the bulgur until tender according to package directions. Drain off any excess water, and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, combine the diced cucumber and tomato in a medium bowl with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Stir, and let the mixture rest for at least 10 minutes, or until you're ready to mix the salad.
  • To prepare the parsley, cut off the thick stems. Then, finely chop the parsley and remaining stems-you can do this by hand, but it's much easier in a food processor with the standard "S" blade. Process 1 bunch at a time (it should yield about 1 cup chopped), transferring the chopped parsley to a large serving bowl before proceeding with the next.
  • Add the cooled bulgur, chopped fresh mint (if using) and green onion to the bowl of parsley. Strain off and discard the cucumber and tomato juice that has accumulated in the bottom of the bowl (this ensures that your tabbouleh isn't too watery). Add the strained cucumber and tomato to the bowl.
  • In a small measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour it into the salad and stir to combine. Taste, and adjust if necessary-add another tablespoon of lemon juice for zing, or salt for more overall flavor.
  • If you have the time, let the salad rest for 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors mingle. Otherwise, you can serve it immediately or chill it for later. Tabbouleh will keep well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Sugar 1.8 g, Sodium 399.1 mg, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

QUINOA TABBOULEH



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Lunch     Quinoa     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large English hothouse cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/4" pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spread out quinoa on a large rimmed baking sheet; let cool. Transfer to a large bowl; mix in 1/4 cup dressing. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover remaining dressing and quinoa separately; chill.
  • Add cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, and scallions to bowl with quinoa; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle remaining dressing over.

TABBOULEH



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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

50g bulgur wheat
50g flat-leaf parsley, chopped
50g mint, chopped
200g ripe tomatoes, deseeded and diced
3 spring onions, finely sliced
juice 1 lemon
3 tbsp olive oil

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



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This simple Mediterranean salad takes little time to make and is extremely healthy. Serve this as a side dish or a sandwich filling; try layering it in pita bread and top it with cold sliced lamb and feta cheese.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup bulgur wheat
2 tomatoes, diced (1 1/2 cups)
3 scallions (both white and green parts), trimmed and thinly sliced (1 cup)
2 to 3 cups chopped fresh curly parsley, stems removed
1 cucumber, peeled and diced (1 cup)
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse the bulgur wheat in cold running water and soak in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • Add the tomatoes, scallions, parsley, cucumber, and mint. Toss together.
  • Whisk together the lemon zest and juice, olive oil, and salt. Stir the dressing into the salad to fully combine.

WORLD'S BEST TABBOULI / TABOULI / TABBOULEH / TABOULEH SALAD



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This was one of the most popular dishes at Nancy Mehagian's vegetarian restaurant on the island of Ibiza and she shared it in her book "Siren's Feast: An Edible Odyssey". There are two secret (and essential) ingredients in this recipe - fine bulgur (which has the added benefit of cooking quickly) and tamari soy sauce. This really is the best tabbouleh you will ever make! Dish should be chilled before serving.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups fine bulgur (#1 grind)
2 cups boiling water
1 bunch green onion, sliced finely
1 medium onion, chopped finely
1 bunch parsley, stems removed, chopped finely
1 bunch fresh mint leaves, chopped finely
2 large tomatoes, chopped or 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 lemons, juice of
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
salt and pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Place bulgur in a large mixing bowl. Cover with boiling water and let stand 5 to 10 minutes, then fluff grains with a wooden spoon.
  • Add onions, parsley, mint, and tomatoes and mix well.
  • Finally, add the rest of the ingredients one at a time. Mix thoroughly. Chill in the refrigerator and toss once again before serving.

TABBOULEH



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 31m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup bulghur wheat
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup good olive oil
3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (1 bunch)
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (1 bunch)
1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (1 bunch)
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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.

TABOULEH



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Tabouleh, also known as tabbouleh, is a classic Middle Eastern salad. The fresh veggies and mint leaves make it light and refreshing on a hot day. -Michael & Mathil Chebat, Lake Ridge, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup bulgur
3 bunches fresh parsley, minced (about 2 cups)
3 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
5 fresh mint leaves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare bulgur according to package directions; cool. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. If desired, chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TABBOULEH RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: fresh parsley, medium tomatoes, salt, fresh lemon juice, fine grain bulgur, water, english cucumber, scallions, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh mint leaf

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 bunches fresh parsley
2 medium tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup fresh lemon juice, plus 2 tbsp, divided
½ cup fine grain bulgur, or medium grain, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
1 english cucumber, diced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
½ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaf, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Use a fork to de-stem the parsley. Pick any remaining leaves with your fingers. Compost or save the stems for vegetable stock.
  • Chop the parsley very finely and transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Mince the tomatoes and transfer to a fine-mesh strainer, then set the strainer over another medium bowl. Sprinkle the tomatoes with a pinch of salt and mix. Let stand for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally, then add to the bowl with the parsley. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the tomato water.
  • Rinse the bulgur in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water and drain well.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, the bulgur, and water to the bowl with the reserved tomato water. Let stand until the grains are beginning to soften, about 1 hour or according to package instructions.
  • Add the cucumber, scallions, mint, olive oil, soaked bulgur, remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the parsley and tomatoes. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 4 grams

TABBOULEH I



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A delicious bulgur salad that is filled with tomatoes, green onions, and cucumber. It is seasoned in the traditional way, with fresh mint and lemon juice.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup bulgur
1 ⅔ cups boiling water
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the taste of your tabbouleh.
  • Chop the parsley, tomatoes, and cucumbers very finely. This will help the flavors to meld together.
  • Don't overmix the tabbouleh. You want the ingredients to be well combined, but you don't want to crush them.
  • Let the tabbouleh chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will give the flavors time to develop.
  • Serve the tabbouleh with pita bread, hummus, and other Mediterranean dishes.

Conclusion:

Tabbouleh is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and healthy ingredients, tabbouleh is a great way to enjoy the bounty of the summer harvest.

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