Tabbouleh(Middle Eastern Salad) Recipe

Name: Tabbouleh(Middle Eastern Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. fine burghul (cracked wheat); 2 large tomatoes, diced fine; 1 bunch green onions, chopped fine; 4 bunches parsley, chopped fine; 1/2 bunch mint, chopped fine or 2 Tbsp. dried mint; 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped fine; 1/2 c. olive oil; juice of 3 lemons; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 Tbsp. salt

Servings: persons

1/2 c. fine burghul (cracked wheat)
2 large tomatoes, diced fine
1 bunch green onions, chopped fine
4 bunches parsley, chopped fine
1/2 bunch mint, chopped fine or 2 Tbsp. dried mint
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped fine
1/2 c. olive oil
juice of 3 lemons
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. salt

1
Wash burghul.
2
Drain and place in a large bowl.
3
Squeeze out moisture by cupping your hands and squeezing.
4
Add all chopped vegetables and mix well.
5
Add oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. (It's a long process, but chop the vegetables as fine as possible for the more true Tabbouleh.)
6
Allow burghul to soak and absorb the juice (about 1 hour).
7
Serve over fresh green lettuce.
8
Eat with lettuce leaves, tender grape leaves or with a fork.
9
Makes a refreshing appetizer or a picnic salad.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. fine burghul (cracked wheat), 2 large tomatoes, diced fine, 1 bunch green onions, chopped fine, 4 bunches parsley, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Tabbouleh(Middle Eastern Salad) 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.

Tabbouleh(Middle Eastern Salad)

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