Lighter Tabbouleh Recipe

Name: Lighter Tabbouleh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur; 2 cups boiling water; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1 cup chopped cucumber (peeled and seeded); ½ cup chopped fresh parsley (packed); ½ cup scallion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped; ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup bulgur
2 cups boiling water
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup chopped cucumber (peeled and seeded)
½ cup chopped fresh parsley (packed)
½ cup scallion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped
¼ cup lemon juice
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Place the bulgur in a large bowl and pour boiling water on top.
2
Stir, cover, and set aside until most of the water is absorbed (about 30-45 minutes).
3
Drain off any remaining water.
4
Add tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, scallions and mint.
5
Mix well.
6
Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl, mixing well.
7
Pour over salad.
8
Toss.
9
Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.

1319

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup bulgur, 2 cups boiling water, 1 cup chopped tomato, 1 cup chopped cucumber (peeled and seeded), and more.

Yes, Lighter 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.

Lighter Tabbouleh

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