Best Tabbouleh Recipe with Bulgur (Vinny’s recipe)

This is simply the best tabbouleh recipe you’ll ever make. Made out of bulgur and fresh herbs, this fresh salad is perfect to enjoy as a side or a light lunch.

Who’s Vinny? My boyfriend! He doesn’t cook much but tabbouleh is his specialty! I thought I would share this recipe with you, because it’s a staple in our home.

Tabbouleh Recipe Ingredient List 

• Bulgur: it has a similar look as couscous but tastes different. To boot, bulgur is a nutritious whole grain. Please use fine bulgur for this recipe. 
• Curly parsley: it’s the base of our salad. Use a bunch of parsley, finely chopped
• Mint: for freshness.
• Green onions: finely sliced.
• Tomatoes & diced cucumbers: use Roma tomatoes and an English cucumber, both diced into cubes This will add crunchiness to the tabbouleh.
• Feta: crumbled feta to add saltiness to each bite.
• Olive oil and lemon juice: as the base of our dressing. We will be adding it directly to the salad.

How to Prepare Tabbouleh Salad?

1. First cook bulgur. The cooking method is similar to couscous. Add 1 part boiling water to 1 part bulgur. Mix well, cover with a plate and let it set for 10 minutes.
2. Finely chop the salad ingredients.
3. Crumble feta with your hands.
4. Add olive oil and lemon juice, season well and mix together.

Tips to Perfect This Recipe

1. Let the bulgur cool down for a few minutes before adding to the salad.
2. Finely chop vegetables and fresh herbs for a crunchier texture.
3. Add olive oil and lemon juice when you’re ready to eat.

How to Enjoy This Tabbouleh Recipe?

• Bring to a picnic. Serve with hummus and pita bread.
• As a side dish, with grilled meat, fish or with homemade falafels.
• For a light lunch. Add cooked chickpeas or cooked chicken for a more filling salad.

Conservation

Place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Other Salads Recipe to Try:

• Roasted Carrot Farro Salad with Orange Dressing
• Sweet Kale Salad With Yogurt Dressing