Welcome to the refreshing, summery, aromatic, easy, delicious, healthy, nutritious, light, and enjoyable world of Tabbouleh. This beloved salad originates from Lebanon and has found its place as a centerpiece salad on the table, as an appetizer with pita bread all around, and as a side dish to accompany meat or fish.
Ingredients:
1 cup soaked bulgur wheat
1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped
1 bunch of mint, finely chopped
2 firm tomatoes, diced without seeds
1 cucumber, diced without seeds
1 dry onion, finely diced
3 fresh spring onions, finely chopped
Juice of 1 juicy lemon
Lemon zest
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
Let's get started with the easy part. If you haven't already soaked the bulgur wheat, heat some olive oil in a pan and saute the bulgur until lightly toasted. Stir continuously and add boiling water, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let it absorb the liquids.
Now, whether the bulgur is soaked or toasted, take a bowl and mix all the ingredients together. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for some time to allow the flavors to meld and the ingredients to marinate.
Before serving, give it one final good stir. You can enjoy it with pita bread or try a different variation by adding roasted vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, and various grilled peppers to the Tabbouleh. Give it a try!
Indulge in this delightful Tabbouleh salad, and let the flavors transport you to the heart of Lebanon's culinary traditions.
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