Fresh & Healthy Tabbouleh Salad Recipe: Easy Lebanese Diet Meal

Name: Fresh & Healthy Tabbouleh Salad Recipe: Easy Lebanese Diet Meal
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 2 bunches Fresh Parsley (finely chopped); 1/2 bunch Fresh Mint (finely chopped); 3 medium Tomatoes (diced); 1/2 medium White Onion (finely minced); 1/2 cup Fine Bulgur (soaked in water and squeezed dry); 1/4 cup Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed); 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)

Discover how to make a refreshing and healthy Lebanese tabbouleh salad, perfect for a light diet meal. This vibrant salad is packed with fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, and bulgur, dressed simply with lemon juice and olive oil. It's an easy-to-follow recipe that brings authentic Middle Eastern flavors to your table.

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Freshly prepared Tabbouleh salad

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Lebanese

Arabic

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

Protein

28g

Carbs

Fat

Tabbouleh close-up with vibrant herbs

Ingredients

Fresh Parsley
(finely chopped)
2 bunches
Fresh Mint
(finely chopped)
1 bunch

Tomatoes
(diced)
3 medium
White Onion
(finely minced)
1 medium
Fine Bulgur
(soaked in water and squeezed dry)
1 cup
Lemon Juice
(freshly squeezed)
1 cup
Olive Oil
(extra virgin)
3 tablespoons

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!

Tabbouleh served in a bowl

Instructions

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1
Soak the fine bulgur in cold water for about 10-15 minutes until it softens. Drain thoroughly and squeeze out any excess water. Set aside.
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Soak the fine bulgur in cold water for about 10-15 minutes until it softens. Drain thoroughly and squeeze out any excess water. Set aside.
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Ensure bulgur is well-drained to avoid a soggy salad.
2
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint. Dice the tomatoes into small, even pieces. Finely mince the white onion. Place all chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
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Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint. Dice the tomatoes into small, even pieces. Finely mince the white onion. Place all chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
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Chopping everything uniformly ensures a better texture and flavor distribution.

3
Add the squeezed bulgur to the bowl with the chopped vegetables. Gently mix all ingredients together until well combined.
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Add the squeezed bulgur to the bowl with the chopped vegetables. Gently mix all ingredients together until well combined.
1m
Use your hands for a gentle, thorough mix, traditional for tabbouleh.
4
Pour in the fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix again until the dressing is evenly distributed.
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Pour in the fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix again until the dressing is evenly distributed.
1m
Adjust lemon and oil ratios to your preference for acidity and richness.
5
Serve the tabbouleh immediately, or chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld before serving. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint if desired.
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Serve the tabbouleh immediately, or chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld before serving. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint if desired.
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Tabbouleh is best enjoyed fresh, but a short chill enhances its flavors.