Tabbouleh, a vibrant and refreshing Levantine salad, is a celebration of fresh herbs, bulgur wheat, and zesty flavors. Often served as a side dish or appetizer, this culinary marvel is a symphony of textures and tastes that tantalize the palate. Its origins can be traced back to the mountain villages of Lebanon, where it has been a cherished part of the culinary heritage for centuries. As its fame spread beyond its birthplace, tabbouleh embarked on a culinary odyssey, captivating taste buds across the globe. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind crafting the perfect tabbouleh, unlocking the flavors that make this dish a true masterpiece.
Here are our top 13 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
BEST TABBOULEH
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
TABOULEH
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
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
WORLD'S BEST TABBOULI / TABOULI / TABBOULEH / TABOULEH SALAD
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
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 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
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 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
TABBOULEH
Tabbouleh in the middle east has much more parsley than bulgur, unlike versions in the west. I make it without the optional olive oil and garlic, but they are usually used. You can add more or less ingredients to suit your taste. SOURCE: Me :)
Provided by najwa
Categories Onions
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Parsley, tomatoes and onions must be finely minced.
- Combine the parsley, tomatoes, and onions.
- Prepare the bulgur as specified on the package; cool completely and add to the parsley mixture.
- Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well.
- Add the lemon mixture to the salad, mix and refrigerate till serving.
- Tabbouleh should be eaten within two days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 467.5, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.1
BASIL TABBOULEH
Categories Salad Herb Tomato Side Mint Basil Cucumber Summer Bulgur Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl wash the bulgur in several changes of cold water, letting it settle to the bottom before pouring off most of the water, until the water is clear and drain it in a large fine sieve. Return the bulgur to the bowl, add enough cold water to cover it by 1 inch, and let the bulgur soak for 1 hour.
- While the bulgur is soaking, in a large bowl stir together the onion, the salt and the allspice and let the mixture stand for 30 minutes. Drain the bulgur in the sieve, pressing hard to extract as much water as possible, add it to the onion mixture with the herbs, the scallion, the lemon juice, the oil, the cucumber, the tomato, and salt and pepper to taste, and toss the salad well.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the tabbouleh will taste. Look for ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley with bright green leaves.
- Chop the ingredients finely: This will help the flavors to meld together and make the tabbouleh easier to eat.
- Use a light hand with the dressing: The dressing should enhance the flavors of the tabbouleh, not overpower them. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Let the tabbouleh rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together. At least 30 minutes is ideal, but you can also make it ahead of time and let it rest for up to 24 hours.
- Serve the tabbouleh chilled or at room temperature: Tabbouleh is traditionally served chilled, but it can also be served at room temperature. If you are serving it chilled, be sure to take it out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving so that it can come to room temperature.
Conclusion:
Tabbouleh is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and healthy ingredients, tabbouleh is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad to serve, give tabbouleh a try. You won't be disappointed!
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