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Mediterranean Tabbouleh Side
35 min total20 prep15 cook6 servings180 cal
VegetarianVeganClassicContains gluten
Herb-forward Mediterranean tabbouleh with bulgur, parsley, mint, and lemon. A lemony side salad that is mostly greens, not mostly grain.
Ingredients
pantry
- 0.5 cupbulgur wheat
- 0.25 cupextra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tspsalt
produce
- 2 cupfresh parsley
- 1 cupfresh mint
- 3tomatoes
- 1cucumber
- 2lemon
Steps
- Soak bulgur in boiling water 15 minutes; drain and cool.
- Finely chop parsley and mint; dice tomatoes and cucumber.
- Juice lemons and whisk with olive oil and salt.
- Combine bulgur, herbs, and vegetables in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over and toss thoroughly.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust lemon and salt.
- Serve chilled as a side salad.
Tips
- Use a generous amount of parsley and mint — salad should be very green.
- Soak bulgur only until tender; do not overcook.
- Chill before serving so flavors meld.
- Serve with lettuce leaves for scooping.
