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Easy Lebanese Tabouleh Salad Recipe: Fresh & Healthy Mezze

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Easy Lebanese Tabouleh Salad Recipe: Fresh & Healthy Mezze

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Easy Lebanese Tabouleh Salad Recipe: Fresh & Healthy Mezze

Name: Easy Lebanese Tabouleh Salad Recipe: Fresh & Healthy Mezze
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Levantine / Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 bunches Fresh Parsley (finely chopped); 3 medium Ripe Tomatoes (diced); 1/2 medium Onion (finely diced); 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped); 1/4 cup Fine Bulgur (rinsed and soaked); 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed); 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)

Learn how to make a refreshing and vibrant Lebanese Tabouleh salad, a classic Middle Eastern mezze dish. This easy recipe features fresh parsley, ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, perfect for a healthy and delicious meal or side.

#Lebanese

#Tabbouleh

#Salad

#Vegetarian

#Healthy

#Mezze

#Quick Recipe

#Fresh

Finely chopped fresh ingredients for Tabouleh

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Levantine / Middle Eastern

Arabic

Nutrition (per serving)

150

Calories

Protein

20g

Carbs

Fat

Adding lemon juice and olive oil to the salad

Ingredients

Fresh Parsley
(finely chopped)
2 bunches
Ripe Tomatoes
(diced)
3 medium

Onion
(finely diced)
1 medium
Fresh Mint Leaves
(chopped)
1 cup
Fine Bulgur
(rinsed and soaked)
1 cup
Fresh Lemon Juice
(freshly squeezed)
1 cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup

Salt
(or to taste)
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(freshly ground, or to taste)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 4

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

Gently tossing the Tabouleh salad ingredients

Instructions

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Rinse the fine bulgur thoroughly under cold water. Place it in a bowl, cover with water, and let it soak for 10-15 minutes until softened. Drain well and gently squeeze out any excess water.
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Rinse the fine bulgur thoroughly under cold water. Place it in a bowl, cover with water, and let it soak for 10-15 minutes until softened. Drain well and gently squeeze out any excess water.
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Soaking briefly helps the bulgur absorb flavors and keeps it light.
2
Finely chop the fresh parsley, mint leaves, ripe tomatoes, and onion. Ensure all ingredients are very finely chopped for the best texture. Transfer all chopped ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
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Finely chop the fresh parsley, mint leaves, ripe tomatoes, and onion. Ensure all ingredients are very finely chopped for the best texture. Transfer all chopped ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
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A very sharp knife is essential for achieving the fine chop required for Tabouleh.

3
Add the soaked and well-drained bulgur to the bowl with the chopped vegetables. Drizzle generously with freshly squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
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Add the soaked and well-drained bulgur to the bowl with the chopped vegetables. Drizzle generously with freshly squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
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Always use fresh lemon juice; bottled juice will not yield the same vibrant flavor.
4
Season the salad generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Using clean hands or a large spoon, gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well combined and the dressing is evenly distributed.
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Season the salad generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Using clean hands or a large spoon, gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well combined and the dressing is evenly distributed.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving to ensure perfect balance.
5
Serve the refreshing Lebanese Tabouleh salad immediately as a vibrant side dish, part of a mezze platter, or as a light main course.
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Serve the refreshing Lebanese Tabouleh salad immediately as a vibrant side dish, part of a mezze platter, or as a light main course.
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Tabouleh is best enjoyed fresh; if preparing ahead, add tomatoes just before serving.

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Easy Lebanese Tabouleh Salad Recipe: Fresh & Healthy Mezze

Easy Lebanese Tabouleh Salad Recipe: Fresh & Healthy Mezze

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Fresh Parsley(finely chopped)

Ripe Tomatoes(diced)

Onion(finely diced)

Fresh Mint Leaves(chopped)

Fine Bulgur(rinsed and soaked)

Fresh Lemon Juice(freshly squeezed)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt(or to taste)

Black Pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Serve the refreshing Lebanese Tabouleh salad immediately as a vibrant side dish, part of a mezze platter, or as a light main course.Preview4mPreviewServe the refreshing Lebanese Tabouleh salad immediately as a vibrant side dish, part of a mezze platter, or as a light main course.4m

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Fresh Parsley
(finely chopped)

Ripe Tomatoes
(diced)

Onion
(finely diced)

Fresh Mint Leaves
(chopped)

Fine Bulgur
(rinsed and soaked)

Fresh Lemon Juice
(freshly squeezed)

Salt
(or to taste)

Black Pepper
(freshly ground, or to taste)

Serve the refreshing Lebanese Tabouleh salad immediately as a vibrant side dish, part of a mezze platter, or as a light main course.
Preview
4m
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Serve the refreshing Lebanese Tabouleh salad immediately as a vibrant side dish, part of a mezze platter, or as a light main course.
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