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Enjoy the bright and refreshing flavors of tabouleh! This Middle Eastern staple is a healthy and delicious addition to any meal. Serve it as an appetizer, side dish, or main course – scoop it up with some romaine lettuce leaves for a fun experience.
Type of Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 45 minutes.
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
How Many Servings?
8 Servings
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| 8 bunches Italian parsley (stems were removed, washed, and chopped semi-fine) | |
| 4 large Persian cucumbers (semi-peeled and diced small) | |
| 3 large tomatoes (diced small) | |
| 1 jalapeno pepper diced (optional) | |
| 2 stalks green onions | |
| 1 cup bulgar size # 2 (washed) | |
| 1 ½ cup olive oil | |
| 1 cup fresh lemon juice | |
| ½ cup fresh mint (chopped) | |
| 2 tablespoons dry mint | |
| 2 teaspoons salt | |
| 1 teaspoon black pepper |
Preparation
1
Marinate the Bulgur
In a medium bowl, combine the washed bulgur with ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir well and let it sit for about 20–30 minutes, or until the bulgur becomes plump and tender.
In a medium bowl, combine the washed bulgur with ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir well and let it sit for about 20–30 minutes, or until the bulgur becomes plump and tender.
2
Combine the Fresh Ingredients
large bowl, add the chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, jalapeño pepper, fresh mint, and a pinch of dried mint. Gently mix everything together until well combined.
large bowl, add the chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, jalapeño pepper, fresh mint, and a pinch of dried mint. Gently mix everything together until well combined.
3
Finish and Chill
Add the marinated bulgur to the bowl with the chopped ingredients. Pour in the remaining lemon juice, 1 cup of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together—then enjoy!
Add the marinated bulgur to the bowl with the chopped ingredients. Pour in the remaining lemon juice, 1 cup of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together—then enjoy!
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
Storage Tips
1- Refrigerate tabbouleh in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 3–4 days.
2- Give it a good stir before serving to redistribute the dressing and freshen up the flavor.
3- If you're making it ahead, you can add the tomatoes just before serving to prevent excess liquid from collecting at the bottom.
4- Tabbouleh is best served cold or at room temperature, making it perfect for meal prep or next-day leftovers!
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