Best Fresh Tabbouleh Recipes

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COUSCOUS TABBOULEH WITH FRESH MINT & FETA



Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint & Feta image

Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains, such as barley or quinoa, also work well. -Elodie Rosinovsky, Brighton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-8 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. , In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomato and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, oil and seasonings. Drizzle over bean mixture. Add couscous; toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with cheese. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

LEMON AND FRESH HERB TABBOULEH



Lemon and Fresh Herb Tabbouleh image

Provided by Bonnie Sanders Polin, Ph.D,

Categories     Salad     Herb     Lemon     Mint     Basil     Healthy     Dill     Cilantro     Parsley     Bulgur

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup medium- or fine-grain bulgur
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (about 3 bunches)
3/4 cup diced red onion
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Stir together the bulgur and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heatproof bowl. Add boiling water to cover. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand for 15 minutes. Drain in a sieve, pressing on the bulgur to remove any excess liquid.
  • 2. Transfer the bulgur to a large bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the rest of the ingredients until everything is well mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve cold.

BABY TOMATO AND FRESH HERB TABBOULEH



Baby Tomato and Fresh Herb Tabbouleh image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup bulgur wheat
2 pinches kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 pint baby tomatoes, washed and quartered
1 lemon, juiced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper, about 15 grinds

Steps:

  • Combine bulgur, a couple pinches of salt, and boiling water in a heat-proof bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let stand 20 minutes (check the directions on the packaging for your particular bulgur). Unwrap plastic and fluff with a fork.
  • Toss bulgur with remaining ingredients and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calorie, Fat 19.5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 495 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams

FRESH TABBOULEH



Fresh Tabbouleh image

A wonderful fresh and healthy salad alternative to any meal. Especially delicious in the warmer months when fresh local ingredients are in abundance. Trying other versions of this Middle Eastern staple has left me with the knowledge that this particular salad has the right combination of ingredients.

Provided by cynjne

Categories     Salad     Grains     Tabbouleh

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder
½ cup olive oil
1 cup hot water
¾ cup bulgur
2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup diced tomato
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup peeled and diced cucumber
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Whisk lemon juice, kosher salt, seasoned salt, and chili powder together in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking rapidly until dressing is thick and creamy.
  • Pour hot water over bulgur in a bowl; let soak until water is absorbed and bulgur is soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix parsley, tomato, green bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and mint together in a large bowl. Add bulgur; toss to combine.
  • Drizzle dressing over bulgur mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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