Best 5 Preserved Lime Tabbouleh Salad Recipes

PRESERVED LIME TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• To make the quick Preserved Limes:.
• Combine all ingredients for the Quick Preserved Limes in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Cool to room temperature; cover and refrigerate. Discard peppercorns, cinnamon, and bay leaf before using. Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 drained lime quarter).
• To make the Tabbouleh Salad:.
• Combine bulgur and 1 1/2 cups hot water in a medium bowl; let stand 1 hour. Drain. Combine bulgur, cucumber, and next 5 ingredients (through chickpeas) in a large bowl.
• Combine oil and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Pour dressing over bulgur mixture; toss well to coat.

PRESERVED LIMES

Steps:

• Rinse limes; pat dry. Cut off ends and upend on a cut side. Make 2 perpendicular slits lengthwise into fruit to form an X, cutting only three-fourths of the way down. Pack lots of salt into slits and place limes into jar, pressing to compact and release juices. Seal jar; let limes sit at room temperature 12 hours. Uncover and press firmly again to compact. Repeat once or twice daily until limes are softened and submerged in juices, 2-3 days. (If there is not enough juice to submerge limes after 3 days, add fresh lime juice to cover.) Chill 1 month before using.
• Limes can be preserved 6 months ahead. Keep chilled.

LEMON & PARSLEY TABBOULEH

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.

MEDITERRANEAN TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Multi-Grain Medley according to package directions, substituting broth for water. Cool.
• In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, shallots and mustard. Fold in Multi-Grain Medley and remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, top with feta cheese.

BULGUR TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the water and then pour over the bulgur wheat.
• Cover and allow to sit for about 1 hour.
• Add lime juice and olive oil, then refrigerate.
• Once chilled add the veggies and cumin.
• Stir gently and serve chilled.
• All vegetable amounts are appoximate. Use however much you prefer.