Tabbouleh

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: Mediterranean

A fresh, vibrant Middle Eastern salad featuring parsley, tomatoes, and lemon, perfect for light lunches or as a side dish for grilled meats and vegetarian meals.

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Ingredients

  • 3 bunches flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (stems discarded)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 6 medium tomatoes, finely chopped, seeded
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 3 lemons
  • 4 ounces fine bulgur (cracked wheat)
  • 9 ounces boiling water

Instructions

  1. Place cracked wheat in a large bowl, add boiling water, and set aside to soak for 15 minutes.
  2. Place chopped parsley, onions, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  3. Add salt and black pepper to the chopped vegetables.
  4. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  5. Drain the soaked cracked wheat, squeeze out excess water, and add to the vegetable mixture.
  6. Add lemon juice, olive oil, and mix all ingredients well.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

211 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 6.3g 8% DV
Carbs 39g 14% DV
Fiber 7.2g 26% DV
Sugar 8.6g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9820.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 594mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 26.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 8.3mg 9% DV
Calcium 186mg 14% DV
Iron 5.1mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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