Parsley tabbouleh is a refreshing and flavorful Middle Eastern salad made with fresh parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. It is a popular side dish or appetizer that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a larger meal. With its vibrant colors and textures, parsley tabbouleh is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. The combination of fresh herbs, tangy lemon, and crunchy vegetables creates a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for warm weather gatherings. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to make a delicious and authentic parsley tabbouleh.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
EASY PARSLEY SALAD (TABBOULEH) RECIPE
A light and refreshing salad with parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber and green onions. A good splash of olive oil and lemon juice finish it off beautifully. This is the food you feel good about. Refrigerate for a couple of hours to bring up more flavors. It holds nicely in the fridge, so you can make it ahead. Works great for picnics or potlucks. Note: if not on Whole30, you can also add 1/2 - 1 cup of cooked couscous or bulgur.
Provided by Alena Tarasevich
Time 25m
Yield 7 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Instructions
TABBOULEH (LEBANESE PARSLEY AND LEMON SALAD)
Provided by Tina Rizk
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the bulgur wheat in a colander. In a medium bowl, soak the bulgur in very hot water for 15 minutes. Drain very well in a colander and then squeeze the bulgur wheat by hand to get rid of any excess water. Put aside.
- Chop the parsley very fine. Put in a bowl.
- Chop the mint very fine and put it in the bowl mixing it with the parsley to prevent the chopped mint from turning to black.
- Chop the tomatoes into small cubes and pour them with their juice on the parsley-mint mix.
- Mince the onion very fine. Season with pepper and salt. Leave it for 30 seconds then squeeze the chopped onion by hand to get rid of its water. Put over the tomato mixture.
- Add the bulgur and season with salt.
- Now add the lemon juice and olive oil and mix.
- Usually, tabbouleh is tasted before being served to see whether it needs more salt or lemon based on personal preferences.
- For best results, cover the tabbouleh and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Transfer to a serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 28 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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.
TABBOULI / TABOULI / TABBOULEH SALAD (PARSLEY SALAD)
A Lebanese friend showed me how to make this back in 1996. It's my mother-in-laws favourite salad and I normally make it on request specially for her. I prefer flat leaf fresh parsley (also known as Italian Parsley) as it's better texture but curly leaf is alright. I normally buy the parsley and spring onions from the supper market prepacked bunches so if your measurements are slightly more or less it's alright, it doesn't have to be exact. The bourghul also soaks a lot of the moisture and I like Tabbouli to be moist not dried that's why there is a lot of lemons and olive oil. Like everything we cook it's all about the palate and who we are cooking for so if you choose to put less oil and lemons then it's ok. Salt and black pepper to taste, so feel free to add less but not to much. The secret to good Tabbouli is that everything should be finely chopped. Enjoy
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add one cup of boiled water and one cup of bourghul (bulgur) in a small bowl and mix. Place a tea towel over the bowl so the steam is unable to escape. Set aside until cool.
- Finely chop the parsley, spring onions and tomatoes and place them into your separate large salad bowl.
- Juice all the fresh lemons and pour it over the salad mixture. Add olive oil, black pepper and salt in the salad mixture. Mix well.
- Place over the cool bourghul and mix well.
- Serve.
- Refrigerate any left overs for about 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 57.4, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 3.8
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
TABBOULEH II
Steps:
- Place the bulgur in a small mixing bowl. Add the boiling water, mix and cover with a towel; Let stand for 1 hour. Drain any excess water.
- Combine the parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Add the bulgur; mix well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 19.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
TABBOULEH RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
LEMON & PARSLEY TABBOULEH
Tabbouleh is a classic Lebanese bulghar wheat salad - with this recipe adding couscous to the mix
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 16m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the bulghar wheat or couscous in a heatproof bowl with the crumbled stock cube and garlic, pour over boiling water to cover, then set aside for 30 mins for bulghar or 10 mins for couscous.
- If you've used bulghar wheat, drain thoroughly, or fluff up couscous with a fork. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve, chill until needed, or see suggestions, right.
- To make with goat's cheese, mix the crumbled goat's cheese, and a large pinch chilli flakes into the salad with lots of black pepper. Divide between bowls and serve.
- To make with grilled halloumi, heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan. Thickly slice the halloumi cheese and fry on a high heat for 2-3 mins on each side, or until softened and golden. Finely chop the small preserved lemons into the salad. Divide between bowls. Top with the cheese slices and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.21 milligram of sodium
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
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your tabbouleh.
- Chop the parsley finely. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the salad.
- Don't overcook the bulgur. It should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
- Let the tabbouleh chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve tabbouleh with a variety of accompaniments, such as grilled meats, fish, or vegetables. It can also be served as a side dish or appetizer.
Conclusion:
Tabbouleh is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, tabbouleh is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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