Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh Recipe: Fresh & Delicious Salad

Name: Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh Recipe: Fresh & Delicious Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cup Fine Bulgur Wheat (Soaked in water); 2 bunches bunches Fresh Parsley (Finely chopped); 1/2 bunch bunch Fresh Mint Leaves (Finely chopped); 3 medium Tomatoes (Diced); 1 medium Cucumber (Diced); 3 stalks Green Onion (Thinly sliced); 1/4 cup cup Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed); 1/4 cup cup Olive Oil (Extra virgin); 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon Salt (To taste); 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground, to taste)

Discover how to make a classic Lebanese Tabbouleh, a refreshing and healthy salad packed with fresh herbs, bulgur, tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal.

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#Lebanese Salad

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Freshly Chopped Ingredients

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Lebanese

English

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

Protein

30g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Mixing the Salad Base

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Tabbouleh Ready to Be Dressed

Instructions

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1
Rinse the fine bulgur wheat and soak it in cold water for 10-15 minutes, or until softened. Drain thoroughly by squeezing out excess water.
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Rinse the fine bulgur wheat and soak it in cold water for 10-15 minutes, or until softened. Drain thoroughly by squeezing out excess water.
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Ensure all excess water is removed from the bulgur to prevent a soggy salad.
2
Finely chop the parsley, mint leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions. Aim for very small, uniform pieces for the best texture.
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Finely chop the parsley, mint leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions. Aim for very small, uniform pieces for the best texture.
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Using a very sharp knife makes chopping easier and faster. Chill herbs beforehand for easier chopping.

3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained bulgur with all the finely chopped vegetables and herbs.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained bulgur with all the finely chopped vegetables and herbs.
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Use a spacious bowl to allow for easy mixing without spillage.
4
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
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In a small separate bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
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Taste the dressing before adding it to adjust seasoning to your preference.
5
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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Use your hands or a large spoon to gently mix, ensuring not to crush the delicate herbs.

6
For best flavor, refrigerate the Tabbouleh for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
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For best flavor, refrigerate the Tabbouleh for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
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Tabbouleh tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. Serve chilled.