Best 18 Tabbouleh Salad Recipes

QUINOA TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Combine cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, green onions, mint, and garlic in a large bowl. Add quinoa, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to cucumber mixture; toss to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 1 hour.

QUINOA TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Place parsley, mint, onion and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add tomatoes and cucumber; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add tomato mixture to quinoa., In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil and seasonings until blended; drizzle over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until serving.

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.

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

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.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD, TABBOULEH-STYLE

Steps:

• Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the couscous and stir until it turns a deep golden brown and smells toasted.
• Add 2 3/4 cups of water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until all the water has been absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes. Let cool.
• Stir the remaining olive oil into the couscous. Add the parsley and mint, garlic, onion, tomatoes and the finely grated zest of one lemon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the juice of both lemons, or to taste.

TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a small bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed; drain well., Place in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, jalapeno, garlic, salt, allspice and pepper. Pour over bulgur mixture and toss to coat., Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve over lettuce leaves.

SPICY MIDDLE-EASTERN ALLIGATOR WITH RICE PILAF AND TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the beaten egg whites, garlic, lemon juice, and red chili powder. Using a meat tenderizer, pound all of the alligator fillets until they are tender. Marinate the alligator in the egg white mixture for about 20 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove the alligator fillets from the marinade and sprinkle them with salt. Carefully place the alligator fillets in the pan, and saute them until browned. Work in batches as necessary. Flip the fillets with tongs or with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side, and the meat is cooked through.
• In a medium bowl, cover the bulgur wheat with warm water and allow it to soak for approximately 20 minutes. Pour the bulgur wheat into a strainer, and then squeeze out all of the excess water. Mix the lemon juice, salt, and pepper with the bulgur wheat and set aside.
• Wash the parsley, and dry it thoroughly. Chop the parsley very finely and combine it, along with the tomatoes and scallions, with the bulgur wheat mixture. Stir the olive oil into the salad until it is thoroughly covered. Add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper as desired, to adjust the taste.
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over high heat. Add the rice and noodles to the pan, and fry them in the butter. Add approximately 1 1/2 cups of water to the pan and lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the pan with a tightly-fitting lid, and allow the rice mixture to steam until all the water is absorbed. Season with salt, to taste.

QUINOA TABBOULEH SALAD (GLUTEN-FREE)

Steps:

• Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let quinoa rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover the saucepan and cool to room temperature.
• Stir quinoa, carrots, currants, mint, parsley, and green onions together in a bowl.
• Combine olive oil, lime juice, agave nectar, cumin, and salt in a jar; seal the jar with a lid and shake vigorously until dressing is well-blended. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• Chop parsley, seed and dice cucumber, Add to a large mixing bowl or salad bowl.
• Heat olive oil a wok, or wide pan with high sides, over medium high heat. Add onions, garlic, and zucchini, cook until onions start to turn translucent.
• Add broth to wok, bring to a boil, add bulgur, remove from heat and allow to stand, covered for 7-10 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Drain any excess liquid, and add vinegar.
• Allow wheat mixture to cool slightly, mix with cucumber and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least one hour, or overnight.
• Roughly chop tomatoes and stir into tabbouleh just before serving. Do not add tomatoes before chilling, as refrigeration makes tomatoes bland and mealy.
• Mix plain yogurt and black olive tapenade together. You should have a nice salad dressing consistency. If your yogurt is very thick, you may need to add a little water or milk.
• Tear romaine leaves into bite size, and divide onto plates. Drizzle with a little more oil and vinegar if desired. Place a generous scoop of tabbouleh on top of romaine, and top with yogurt/tapenade mixture.

BRIGITTE'S TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup water and the tomato juice to a simmer in a small saucepan. Put the couscous in a large heatproof bowl and pour the hot liquid over it. Add the oil, stir and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside.
• In another bowl, stir together the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, garlic, shallots, lemon zest and juice, mint, salt and pepper. Use a fork to mix the vegetables with the couscous and finish with Tabasco or cayenne to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least three hours and preferably overnight to allow the flavors to blend.

TABBOULEH SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a small bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed; drain. , In a large bowl, combine the bulgur, cucumber, onions, parsley and mint. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, ginger, coriander, salt and pepper. Pour over bulgur mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl; top with shrimp.

TABBOULEH - ARMENIAN CRACKED WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Soak bulgur in cold water to cover, for an hour or so.
• Squeeze out the water with hands and mix with other ingredients except oil, lemon juice and salt.
• Mix with olive oil, lemon juice and salt, using proportions agreeable to your taste.
• It is important that vegetables be minced very fine.
• Serve in a bowl or dish surrounded with Romaine leaves or fresh tender grape leaves.
• The leaves are used to scoop up the salad.
• Prepare the mixture early enough so flavors blend.

TABBOULEH SALAD WITH NUTS

Steps:

• In a small pot add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour the bulgur into a bowl, douse it with the boiling water and let stand 15 minutes.
• Put the nuts in small skillet over low heat and lightly toast. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• In a salad bowl, combine the cumin, zest and juice of 1 lemon and whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil. Add the bulgur, herbs, scallions, tomatoes, cucumber and salt, to taste. Toss together, let stand a few minutes, adjust seasoning and toss again before serving.

WHEAT BERRY TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• Place water in large bowl.
• Add wheat and allow to soak until the liquid is absorbed and wheat is tender, approximately 1 hour.
• Thoroughly drain and pat dry.
• Spread drained wheat berries thinly on a baking or cookie sheet and place in oven at 200° until very dry, usually about 1 hour until dry enough to crack easily in a Roller Flaker Mill until moderately fine - the consistency of cracked wheat.
• Sift out the smallest flour-like bits (they will form a paste you don't want in your recipe).
• Bring 1 cup water to a boil, add 1/2 cup Bulgur Wheat and boil for 5-10 minutes.
• When bulgur is done, drain off any excess water and place in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt. Toss to coat the grain.
• Add herbs and vegetables, reserving ½ of the diced tomatoes and toss.
• Add 2 more tablespoons olive oil, 1 more tablespoons lemon juice, allspice, cinnamon and pepper. Toss again, taste and adjust seasonings to taste.
• Garnish with remaining diced tomatoes and a few whole mint leaves.
• Serve immediately over gem lettuce for a salad, or serve with crackers, cucumber slices, fresh bread or pita chips for hors d oeuvres.

TABBOULEH AND CHICK PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Cover bulghur wheat with cold water by 1 inch above the grain. Soak for 30 minutes. When plump and tender, drain the grains, squeezing out as much water as you can with your hands. Set the grains in a double layer of cheesecloth and squeeze out even more water.
• Combine the bulghur wheat with chick peas, parsley, mint and scallions and tomatoes. In a small bowl combine lemon zest with olive oil and juice; season well with salt and pepper and stir into salad. Add more olive oil or lemon juice and serve immediately.

BRIGITTE'S TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup water and tomato juice to a simmer in a small saucepan.
• Put the couscous in a large heatproof bowl and pour the hot liquid over it.
• Add the oil, stir and cover with plastic wrap; set aside.
• In another bowl, stir together everything except the hot sauce.
• Fluff the couscous with a fork, add to vegetables and mix.
• Finish with hot sauce to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and preferably overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
• Serve with extra hot sauce to taste.

TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• Heat broth to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Mix couscous and remaining ingredients in large glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

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.