Bright Green Tabbouleh Recipe

Name: Bright Green Tabbouleh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bulgur wheat; 1 cup boiling water; 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (from 2 large lemons); 1/2 cup fresh lemon Juice (from 3 large lemons); 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves; 4 scallions (white bulbs and 3 inches green), thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and cut Into 1/4-inch dice; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bulgur wheat
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (from 2 large lemons)
1/2 cup fresh lemon Juice (from 3 large lemons)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
4 scallions (white bulbs and 3 inches green), thinly sliced
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and cut Into 1/4-inch dice
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 fresh mint sprig, for garnish

1
Combine the bulgur wheat, boiling water, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil in a bowl.
2
Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3
Fluff the bulgur mixture with a fork.
4
Add the parsley, mint, scallions, garlic, and salt and pepper.
5
Toss well with the fork.
6
Add the tomatoes and cucumbers, and toss again.
7
Adjust the seasonings if necessary.
8
Let the salad stand, loosely covered, at room temperature for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to blend.
9
Garnish the salad with the mint sprig, and serve at room temperature.

767

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bulgur wheat, 1 cup boiling water, 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (from 2 large lemons), 1/2 cup fresh lemon Juice (from 3 large lemons), and more.

Yes, Bright Green Tabbouleh falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bright Green Tabbouleh

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