Tabbouleh salad
Background
Tabbouleh is one of the most popular salads in the Middle East. Originally it comes from Lebanon, where traditionally it was served as part of a mezze. Itβs very easy to make and it goes superbly with grilled lamb, chicken, fish and veggies - no wonder it has become popular in the West too. This time I cooked the bulgur in vegetable stock -Β but traditionally itβs just soaked in hot water.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked bulgur
- Β½ cupΒ diced cucumber
- Β½ cup diced tomato
- 1 small bunch of parsley, leaves only
- 2 Tbsp chopped mint
- 3 spring onions, chopped
- 1 TbspΒ extra virgin olive oil
- Β½ lemon, juiced
- 1 clove of garlic
Instructions
- Cook or soak the bulgur according to the instruction on the packaging instructions, then let it cool.
- Meanwhile, put the diced cucumber and tomatoes in a sieve and scatter some salt on top. Combine well and rest the sieve on top of a bowl for about 10 minutes.
- Put the parsley and mint in a small food processor and process until you get a coarse mixture.
- Measure out 2 -2.5 cups of cooked/soaked bulgur into a mixing bowl. Add the oil, lemon juice and garlic. Then add the chopped herbs, then the strained cucumber and tomato pieces. Gently toss, then fold in the spring onions.
- Taste, then adjust the seasoning, lemon juice and oil to your liking.
- Let the salad rest for 15 minutes before serving. You can store it for3-4 days in the refrigerator, covered in a bowl.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Salad - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - Middle Eastern
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Easter - Eid - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads - Wheat & Flour
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Egg Free - High Fibre - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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