Tabbouleh—also spelled tabouleh, tabbouli, tabouli, or taboulah—took the American West Coast by storm at the end of the 20th century. Tabbouleh is the most commonly found dish in Middle Eastern restaurants throughout the United States. The fine-textured salad uses bulgur wheat and lots of fresh parsley, which gives the dish a bright, aromatic flavor. In the Middle East, tabbouleh is traditionally served as meze, an assortment of small dishes and dips. In the United States, tabbouleh is just as likely to be enjoyed as an appetizer or light snack.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
5 minutes
+ 15 minutes resting
+ 15 minutes resting
Cook Time
Total Time
20 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- ½ cup fine bulgur wheat
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup boiling hot water
- 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into ¼ -inch pieces
- ½ cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and cut into ¼ -inch pieces
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Directions
- In a heatproof bowl, combine bulgur with 1 tablespoon oil, stirring well.
- Pour boiling water over all.
- Cover and seal tightly, allowing to sit 15 minutes.
- Drain bulger through a fine sieve, pressing to remove any remaining liquid.
- Transfer the cooked bulgur to a large bowl and toss well with parsley, mint, tomato, cucumber, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill.
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