Best 10 Tabbouleh Wrapped In Romaine Leaves Recipes

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Tabbouleh is a traditional Lebanese vegetarian dish, consisting of bulgur, parsley, mint, tomato, and onion. It is often served as a salad or as a side dish wrapped in grape leaves. However, you can also make tabbouleh wrapped in romaine leaves, which adds a refreshing crunch to the dish. In this article, we will share the best recipe for making tabbouleh wrapped in romaine leaves.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TABBOULEH RECIPE BY TASTY



Tabbouleh Recipe by Tasty image

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

3 bunches fresh parsley
2 medium tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup fresh lemon juice, plus 2 tbsp, divided
½ cup fine grain bulgur, or medium grain, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
1 english cucumber, diced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
½ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaf, thinly sliced

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

LEMON TABOULI WITH TENDER ROMAINE



Lemon Tabouli with Tender Romaine image

Provided by Paula Wolfert

Categories     Leafy Green     Side     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Mint     Healthy     Parsley     Bulgur     Lettuce     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6: Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup fine grain #1 bulgur
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups finely diced tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
2 pinches of ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons slivered fresh mint leaves
Tender romaine leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Place the bulgur in a fine sieve, rinse under cold running water, squeeze dry, and soak in the lemon juice for 45 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the bulgur.
  • 2. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, scallions, cinnamon, and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Drizzle on the olive oil and toss. Fold in the bulgur,parsley, and mint and mix well. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Taste and correct the flavors with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve with crisp inner leaves of romaine lettuce for scooping up the salad.

LEBANESE TABBOULEH



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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

1/4 cup fine bulgur wheat
1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
Juice of 2 large lemons, to taste
3 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (from 3 large bunches)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 pound ripe tomatoes, very finely chopped
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 romaine lettuce heart, leaves separated, washed and dried

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

TABBOULEH II



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This recipe is the real deal! It's great tasting, healthy and easy to make.

Provided by EPITOPES

Categories     Salad     Grains     Tabbouleh

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup bulgur
½ cup boiling water
1 cup chopped parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
5 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
salt to taste

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



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This is a homely version of the very green parsley-and-mint salad with buff-colored speckles of bulgur wheat you find in all Lebanese restaurants all over the world. Like many items on the standard Lebanese restaurant menu, it was born in the mountain region of Zahlé, in the Bekáa Valley of Lebanon, where the local anise flavored grape liquor arak is produced. Renowned for its fresh air and its natural springs and the river Bardaouni, which cascades down the mountain, the region acquired a mythical reputation for gastronomy. In 1920 two cafés opened by the river. They gave away assorted nuts, seeds, olives, bits of cheese, and raw vegetables with the local arak. Gradually the entire valley became filled with open-air cafés, each larger and more luxurious than the next, each vying to attract customers who flocked from all over the Middle East with ever more varied mezze. The reputation of the local mountain-village foods they offered, of which tabbouleh was one of the jewels, spread far and wide and became a national institution. What started as a relatively substantial salad, rich with bulgur, was transformed over the years into an all-green herby affair. When the first edition of my book came out, I received letters telling me I had too much bulgur in that recipe. One letter from Syria explained that mine was the way people made the salad many years ago, when they needed to fill their stomachs. You see, many of my relatives left Syria for Egypt a hundred years ago, and that was how they continued to make it. The following is a contemporary version.

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fine- or medium-ground bulgur (cracked wheat)
Juice of 1-2 lemons, to taste
4 firm ripe tomatoes, diced
Salt and pepper
4 scallions, thinly sliced or chopped
2 cups flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped by hand
2/3 cup finely chopped mint
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Bibb lettuces or the heart of a romaine lettuce to garnish

Steps:

  • Soak the bulgur in plenty of fresh cold water for 10 minutes. Rinse in a colander and press the excess water out. Put the bulgur in a bowl with the lemon juice and the tomatoes. Leave for 30 minutes, to absorb the lemon and tomato juices and until the grain is tender. Mix gently with the rest of the ingredients.
  • A traditional way of eating tabbouleh is to scoop it up with lettuce leaves.
  • An Egyptian version adds 1 or 2 small diced cucumbers.

TABBOULEH



Tabbouleh image

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup fine cracked wheat (bulgur)
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups finely minced Italian flat-leaf parsley
2/3 cup finely minced fresh mint
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup lemon juice or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt, if desired
Leaves of crisp romaine lettuce for serving

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



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This cool refreshing salad is perfect to serve in warm weather. Bulgur blends deliciously with parsley, mint, tomatoes, onions and lemon juice. "My brother brought this great grain dish to a family gathering," explains Wanda Watson of Irving, Texas. "I loved the taste and texture so much, I had to have his recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup bulgur
2 cups boiling water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced green onions (tops only)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
6 romaine leaves

Steps:

  • Place bulgur in a bowl; stir in water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Drain and squeeze dry. Stir in the lemon juice, oil, onions, parsley, salt and mint. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in tomato. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEDITERRANEAN TABBOULEH SALAD



Mediterranean Tabbouleh Salad image

Tabbouleh is a salad of herbs, vegetables, and bulgur wheat. It's easy to make, but does require a long chill time, so start early in the day to enjoy a hearty dinner full of vegetables. This is a vegetarian recipe, you can add chicken or other meat if you can't do dinner without it.

Provided by EmmyDuckie

Categories     Grains

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch flat leaf parsley
1 large cucumber
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
2 small zucchini, diced
1 red onion, diced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup Bulgar wheat
2 -3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 large summer tomatoes
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup black olive tapenade
1 small romaine lettuce hearts

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 46.3, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 7.6, Protein 5.7

TABBOULEH III



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This is a Lebanese salad (my version of tabbouleh) that we like served with everything!

Provided by KITKATY

Categories     Salad     Grains     Tabbouleh

Time 4h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup bulgur
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
3 green onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup lemon juice
⅔ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place cracked wheat in bowl and cover with 2 cups boiling water. Soak for 30 minutes; drain and squeeze out excess water.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, parsley, mint, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Toss again prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 593.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

TABBOULEH



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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

1/2 cup bulgur wheat
2 tomatoes, diced (1 1/2 cups)
3 scallions (both white and green parts), trimmed and thinly sliced (1 cup)
2 to 3 cups chopped fresh curly parsley, stems removed
1 cucumber, peeled and diced (1 cup)
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, or more to taste

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.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The freshness and quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Use ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tender parsley for the best results.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to chop the vegetables and herbs into small, even pieces.
  • Don't overchop the vegetables: You want the vegetables to retain some of their texture, so avoid chopping them too finely.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: The dressing should complement the flavors of the vegetables, not overpower them. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Chill the tabbouleh before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the dish to become more refreshing.
  • Serve the tabbouleh wrapped in romaine leaves: This is a fun and easy way to serve the tabbouleh, and it makes it easy for guests to eat.

Conclusion:

Tabbouleh is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a light dressing. This recipe for tabbouleh wrapped in romaine leaves is a fun and easy way to serve this classic dish. With its bright flavors and vibrant colors, tabbouleh is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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