Tabouleh Salad Recipe – How To Make Authentic Lebanese Taboulli
A refreshing and healthy Lebanese dish, this authentic tabouleh salad is bursting with fresh parsley, mint, juicy tomatoes, and chewy bulgur. Dressed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, this salad is light, flavorful, and the perfect complement to any meal. With its finely chopped ingredients, tabouleh stays fresh for days, making it an ideal make-ahead dish!
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Small pot with lid
- Food Processor optional, for chopping herbs
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of parsley
- ½ bunch of min optional
- 6 green onions or ½ small regular onion
- 4 tomatoes
- ⅓ cup bulgur
- ½ cup water
- 1 lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Heat water in a small pot until it reaches a boil. Once boiling, add the bulgur, remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- While the bulgur is soaking, finely chop the parsley, mint, and green onions. Using a food processor can make this step quicker.
- Dice the tomatoes into small pieces, similar to how you would for salsa.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bulgur, chopped parsley, mint, onions, and tomatoes.
- Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing, authentic Lebanese tabouleh!
Notes
- Traditional tabouleh is mostly made of finely chopped parsley, with bulgur as a minor ingredient. Adjust the proportions to your taste.
- If you prefer a softer bulgur, let it soak longer or add more hot water.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute bulgur with cooked quinoa.