17 min
Prep Time
1 hr 24 min
Cook Time
Medium
Level
10
Servings

Tabbouleh is a wonderfully fresh Middle Eastern salad made with bulgur, lots of fresh parsley, and lemon juice. It tastes great, and is easy (and best) to make ahead for a crowd-pleasing salad. This recipe is the real deal!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup bulgur

  • ½ cup boiling water

  • 5 ripe tomatoes, finely diced

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • 1 cup freshly chopped parsley

  • ¼ cup freshly chopped mint leaves

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • salt to taste

Method

  1. Place bulgur in a small mixing bowl. Add boiling water, mix, and cover with a clean towel. Let stand for 1 hour. Drain any excess water.
  2. Combine tomatoes, onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Add bulgur; mix well and serve.