Best 5 Tabbouleh Salad With Nuts Recipes

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Tabbouleh salad with nuts is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is made with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, mint, and a tangy dressing. The addition of nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pistachios, adds a crunchy texture and extra flavor to the salad. This salad is also a great way to use up leftover bulgur wheat. It is a delicious and healthy dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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TABBOULEH SALAD WITH CHOPPED WALNUTS



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This popular and very healthy Middle Eastern salad includes some chopped walnuts, for a little different twist. Serve the salad with pita bread wedges. Preparation time does not include chilling time.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup fine grain Bulgar wheat
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups peeled seeded and diced cucumbers
1 1/2 cups diced roma tomatoes
1 cup chopped fresh parsley (Italian) or 1 cup flat leaf parsley (Italian)
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine bulgur and water in medium bowl.
  • Set aside 30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
  • Add lemon juice and olive oil to bulgur.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir in cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, green onions, mint, walnuts, garlic and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, stirring occasionally while chilling.
  • Serve in small chilled salad bowls or ramekins, garnished with a little extra parsley around the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 10.2, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 1.4

TABBOULEH SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Tomato

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup bulgur wheat
1 1/2 large bunches of parsley (about 1 1/2 cups, chopped)
1 bunch of mint (about 1/3 cup, chopped)
1 bunch of scallions, white and green parts (about 1 cup, chopped)
2 ripe medium tomatoes, cored and diced small
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cover by 1 inch with cold water: 1/2 cup bulgur wheat.
  • Soak for 20 minutes to plump the grains, then drain in a sieve. While the bulgur is soaking, prepare the other ingredients. Chop: 1 1/2 large bunches of parsley (about 1 1/2 cups, chopped), 1 bunch of mint (about 1/3 cup, chopped), 1 bunch of scallions, white and green parts (about 1 cup, chopped).
  • Mix the herbs in a large bowl with: 2 ripe medium tomatoes, cored and diced small.
  • With your hands, squeeze the soaked bulgur to remove as much water as possible and mix it into the chopped herbs and tomatoes, along with: Juice of 1 lemon, Salt, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Mix well. Taste and add more salt, lemon juice, or oil if needed. Let rest for about 1 hour before serving to allow the bulgur to absorb the flavors. If you like, serve garnished with romaine leaves to use as scoops for eating the salad.

BASIL TABBOULEH



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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

3/4 cup fine bulgur (such as Near East brand, available at many supermarkets)
3/4 cup minced red onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup minced fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup finely diced seeded cucumber
1 cup finely diced seeded tomato

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.

MEDITERRANEAN TABBOULEH SALAD



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Hearty cooked whole grains are tossed in a lemon vinaigrette, then mixed with chopped parsley, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and mint leaves.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Minute® Rice

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bag Minute® Multi-Grain Medley, uncooked
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon shallots, minced
¼ teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 292.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BRIGITTE'S TABBOULEH SALAD



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What Brigitte Bardot enjoyed and called tabbouleh salad is closer to a couscous dish.

Provided by Frederic Van Coppernolle

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 3h10m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup tomato juice
1 1/2 cups instant couscous
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh or canned cooked chickpeas
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup peeled, seeded and diced cucumber
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
Zest of 1/2 lemon
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups tightly packed mint leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
Black pepper to taste
Tabasco or cayenne pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 325, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 525 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and cucumbers. If you can, get them from a farmers market or grow your own.
  • Use a sharp knife to dice the vegetables so they are all uniform in size. This will help the salad look more appealing and make it easier to eat.
  • Be careful not to overchop the parsley. You want it to be finely chopped, but not so much that it loses its texture.
  • Use a light hand when adding the dressing. You can always add more, but it's hard to take it away.
  • Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salad with pita bread, crackers, or grilled chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

Tabbouleh is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give tabbouleh a try!

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