Tabouleh, also spelled Tabbouleh, is a fresh and flavorful Middle Eastern salad that traditionally features finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, onion, and soaked bulgur, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. It's a refreshing and healthy dish that can be served as a side or a light main course. Here's a basic recipe for Tabouleh:
step 1
Soak the cracked wheat in the hot water until the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
step 2
Drain any excess water, if necessary, and squeeze dry.
step 3
Combine the salad ingredients (all but the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper dressing ingredients) in a medium bowl.
step 4
Mix the dressing ingredients together and stir into the salad mix
step 5
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
2 cups Cracked Wheat (bulghur)
2 cups Very Hot Water (or as directed)
1 Cucumber, chopped
2 small Tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch Green Onions, sliced
1/2 cup Mint (fresh), chopped
2 cup Parsley (fresh), chopped
1 clove Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Lemon Juice (fresh)
3/4 cup Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Pepper
2 tsp Salt