Tabbouleh is a traditional Levantine dish typically made with bulgur, chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and a lemon-olive oil dressing. It is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is often served as an appetizer or side dish. However, tabbouleh can also be used as a main course when combined with pasta. Pasta adds a heartier texture to the dish and makes it more filling. There are many different recipes for tabbouleh with pasta, each with its own unique flavor profile. Some recipes use short pasta, such as orzo or penne, while others use long pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine. Some recipes also add other ingredients to the dish, such as grilled chicken or vegetables.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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 PASTA SALAD
Try this delicious twist on the traditional Middle Eastern salad.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make pasta salad as directed on box.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
FARRO TABBOULEH WITH FETA
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse and drain the farro and place it in a large saucepan with 4 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, combine the cucumbers, chickpeas, scallions, parsley, and mint in a very large bowl.
- In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the hot farro to the vegetables and herbs, pour the dressing on top, and stir to combine. Carefully stir in the feta, olives, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Serve at room temperature.
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
CAULIFLOWER TABBOULEH
This cauliflower tabbouleh recipe is super easy and fast to make. I love that I can offer it to my guests who have special dietary restrictions. —Maiah Miller, Monterey, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 6 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Core and coarsely chop cauliflower. In batches, pulse cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice (do not overprocess). Transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients to food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add to cauliflower; toss to combine. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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
TABBOULEH WITH PASTA
This is a nice summer salad! I found this recipe on the side of a box of acini di pepe pasta and adjusted the recipe to MY liking! I hope you like it too! Cook time is for the pasta.
Provided by Theresa P
Categories Vegan
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine and mix cooked pasta with all vegetables.
- Combine the dressing ingredients and mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables and mix gently.
- Adjust with extra lemon or salt and pepper or olive oil to your taste.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Stir before serving.
TABBOULEH
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories salads and dressings
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place cracked wheat in a bowl and cover with water. Set aside for approximately 30 minutes until wheat has swelled and softened. Drain wheat, squeezing it in your hands to expel as much water as possible.
- Place the wheat in a large salad bowl. Add parsley and mint and mix well. Add scallions, onions and tomatoes, using a wooden spoon or your hands to press the vegetables slightly so that they give up their flavors.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice and salt, if desired. Taste, and add more lemon juice if necessary. The lemon taste should be definite but not overpowering. Set aside, covered, in a cool place for an hour or so until ready to serve.
- Serve the tabbouleh on a tray lined with crisp romaine lettuce leaves. Diners should use the leaves to scoop up the tabbouleh.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 166, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 362 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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
VEGETABLE TABBOULEH WITH CHICKPEAS
This vegetable-packed salad requires no cooking, other than boiling water to soak the bulgur wheat. Sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers and crisp asparagus provide texture, while creamy chickpeas add heft. A tangy shallot-lemon vinaigrette brightens the dish and soaks into the bulgur as it sits, developing more flavor over time. The salad can be made a few hours ahead; for best results, toss the salad with half of the dressing and reserve the remaining half. When ready to serve, toss with the reserved dressing to freshen it up. It's a satisfying vegetarian main, a great side for roasted meats and fish, or an easy make-ahead picnic dish.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 12 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine bulgur wheat with enough boiling water to cover by 1 inch. Season lightly with salt and stir to combine. Cover tightly with a tight-fitting lid and let stand until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well, pressing out excess liquid. Spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine shallot, mustard, lemon juice and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in oil until well blended.
- Add remaining ingredients to the vinaigrette and toss to evenly coat. Once bulgur has cooled, add bulgur, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss again. Transfer to a large serving bowl or platter to serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and lemon juice are essential for making a flavorful tabbouleh. If you can't find fresh parsley, cilantro, or mint, you can use dried herbs, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will become mushy and ruin the texture of the tabbouleh.
- Let the tabbouleh chill before serving: This allows the flavors to meld together and the tabbouleh to become more refreshing.
- Serve tabbouleh as a side dish or main course: Tabbouleh is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish with grilled meats or fish, or as a main course with a side of pita bread or hummus.
Conclusion:
Tabbouleh is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright flavors and healthy ingredients, tabbouleh is a dish that everyone will enjoy.
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