Tabbouleh (Middle Eastern Salad)

Tabbouleh is a traditional Middle Eastern salad made with bulgur wheat, parsley, tomatoes, mint, and lemon juice.

Ingredients

Vegetables

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 2 cups chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 cup diced tomatoes

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Tabbouleh Sauce (if applicable)

Mix the following:

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Recipe Steps

1. Cooking Bulgur Wheat

Rinse the bulgur wheat in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.

2. Chopping Vegetables

Chop the fresh parsley, mint, and tomatoes into small pieces.

3. Mixing Tabbouleh Sauce

Combine the chopped herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well to combine.

4. Assembling Tabbouleh

In a large serving dish, combine the cooked bulgur wheat, chopped parsley, mint, and tomatoes.

5. Adding Tabbouleh Sauce

Pour the prepared tabbouleh sauce over the salad and toss gently to coat.

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Optional: Variation Name (Optional)

• To add some crunch to the salad, you can also include some toasted pine nuts or chopped almonds.

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