Looking for a healthy and refreshing salad to add to your meal plan? Try this Tabbouleh Salad recipe! This Mediterranean dish is packed with flavorful ingredients such as chopped parsley, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, refreshing mint, and nutty bulgur wheat. Topped with a tangy lemon vinaigrette, this salad is the perfect combination of fresh and zesty.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 2 cups chopped parsley
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1/2 cup chopped mint
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- In a medium-sized bowl, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 cup of bulgur wheat. Cover the bowl and let it sit for about 20 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and the water is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, and mint.
- Add the cooked bulgur wheat to the bowl with the vegetables and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
This Tabbouleh Salad is not only easy to make, but it's also a great source of fiber and nutrients. You can serve it as a side dish or as a light meal on its own. Enjoy this fresh and healthy salad any time of the year!
