Authentic Lebanese Tabouleh Recipe: Fresh & Easy Salad

Name: Authentic Lebanese Tabouleh Recipe: Fresh & Easy Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Fine Bulgur (Soaked and drained); 2 bunches Fresh Parsley (Finely chopped); 3 medium Tomatoes (Diced); 1 medium Cucumber (Diced); 1/4 cup Fresh Mint (Finely chopped); 3 stalks Green Onions (Thinly sliced); 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice; 1/4 cup Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste); 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground, to taste)

Learn to make a refreshing and authentic Lebanese Tabouleh salad with this easy-to-follow recipe. Packed with fresh parsley, tomatoes, bulgur, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, it's perfect as a side dish or a light meal. Follow our steps for a delicious and healthy Mediterranean classic.

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Freshly chopped vegetables and herbs for Tabouleh

Recipe Information

30m

Prep Time

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Lebanese

English

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

Protein

30g

Carbs

12g

Fat

All ingredients combined in a mixing bowl

Ingredients

Servings: 4

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

Dressing poured over the Tabouleh salad

Instructions

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Place the fine bulgur in a bowl, cover with warm water, and let it soak for 10-15 minutes until softened. Drain thoroughly, pressing out excess water.
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Place the fine bulgur in a bowl, cover with warm water, and let it soak for 10-15 minutes until softened. Drain thoroughly, pressing out excess water.
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Ensure bulgur is well drained to avoid a watery salad.
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While the bulgur is soaking, finely chop the fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions. Aim for very small, uniform pieces for the best texture.
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While the bulgur is soaking, finely chop the fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions. Aim for very small, uniform pieces for the best texture.
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Use a sharp knife for clean, fine chopping of herbs.

3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained bulgur with all the finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained bulgur with all the finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions.
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Make sure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
4
Pour in the fresh lemon juice and olive oil over the mixture. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Pour in the fresh lemon juice and olive oil over the mixture. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Adjust seasoning to your personal preference.
5
Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and the dressing is evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and the dressing is evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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For best flavor, let the tabouleh chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.