Refreshing Tabbouli Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs Recipe
Tabbouli is a refreshing, light Middle Eastern salad made with finely chopped fresh herbs, bulgur soaked in hot water, and fresh vegetables. It’s flavored with lemon juice and olive oil, making it a perfect healthy side dish or light meal that’s vibrant and full of zesty, herbal flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Herbs
- 12 pieces cherry tomatoes
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 stems scallions, finely chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped into small cubes
- 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded, cored, and chopped into tiny cubes
Grains & Liquids
- 1/2 cup fine bulgur
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Soak the Bulgur: Pour a cup of boiling water over the fine bulgur in a bowl, cover it, and let it soak for fifteen minutes until the bulgur absorbs the water and softens.
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Chop the cherry tomatoes and place them in a strainer to drain out excess water for a few minutes to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- Chop the Bell Pepper: Remove the seeds and core from the green bell pepper, then chop it into tiny cubes to match the texture of the other veggies.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed bell pepper, chopped cucumber, finely chopped parsley, mint, scallions, soaked bulgur, and drained tomatoes.
- Add Dressing and Seasoning: Pour in the olive oil and lemon juice over the mixed ingredients. Mix everything evenly to combine all the flavors.
- Adjust Flavor and Serve: Taste the salad and season with salt. Add extra lemon juice or olive oil if desired for more acidity or richness. Transfer your tabbouli into serving plates and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use fine bulgur for proper texture; coarse bulgur will not absorb water as easily.
- Draining the tomatoes prevents the salad from getting too watery.
- Fresh herbs are key to authentic flavor; don’t substitute dried herbs.
- Tabbouli is best served chilled or at room temperature.
- Adjust lemon juice and olive oil to your taste preference for acidity and richness.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days but is best fresh.
Keywords: Tabbouli, Tabbouli, Middle Eastern Salad, Bulgur Salad, Parsley Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Salad
