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September 27, 2018

Easy and Delicious Mediterranean Tabbouleh Salad

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Life is interesting. We learn new things every day. We try new recipes all the time. And we forget about some of the good ol’ meals we used to eat and like years ago… This was the case with this recipe – the Mediterranean Tabbouleh Salad.

We used to make it pretty often when we lived in the Middle East. It is as popular as hummus and falafel there and is usually served in a smaller bowl along with other appetizers at the beginning of the meal.

Oh, I miss those days and those trips to the restaurants!

When they bring you all those bowls of tabbouleh, hummus, babaghanush (eggplant dip), and falafel before the meal, and you start “worrying” that you will be full even before the main dish is served 🙂 Hospitality of the Middle East and Asian cultures is unbelievable!

But back to the Tabbouleh!

It is very refreshing thanks to the added parsley and mint.

It fills you up thanks to bulgur. Bulgur also adds a pleasant nutty flavour to the salad.

Tabbouleh salad pairs perfectly with hummus and flatbread!

Here is the link to the hummus recipe on my blog.

It will make a perfect dinner after a good workout. Or instead of a workout.

Lol.

(I must admit it is still better after the workout ;))

Seriously, this combo is perfect!

Well, now I mean the tabbouleh salad with hummus and the flatbread 🙂

Are you ready for the recipe now?

I will be posting the flatbread below as well. Isn’t it a nice little bonus?!

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Tabbouleh Salad - a Mediterranean refreshing meal with bulgur, cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs.
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Mediterranean Tabbouleh Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Tabbouleh Salad - a Mediterranean refreshing meal with bulgur, cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs.

Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4
Author: Nat
Ingredients
  • 1 cup bulgur
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 cup chopped mint
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • salt-pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl mix bulgur and water and let it stand until all water is absorbed (approx. 10 min)

  2. In the meantime whisk lemon juice with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  3. Add the veggies, herbs, and the oil mix to bulgur and mix. 

    Serve right away or keep in a fridge for up to 2 days.

  4. Enjoy!

Tabbouleh Salad - a Mediterranean refreshing meal with bulgur, cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs.

The Whole Wheat Flatbread Recipe

1 cup water

1 – 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour

pinch of salt (we use the pink Himalayan salt)

Optional: 1 tsp of ground coriander and cumin mix, and 2 tbsp of vegetable oil (we like using avocado oil)

In the stand mixer (we have been using this one for many years, and it works great for us) mix 1 cup of water and 1 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour. The mixture should be soft to touch and just a bit sticky, as the regular bread dough.

Set the dough aside for about 10 – 15 minutes.

Divide the dough into 2 parts.

Turn on the heat under your pan to high.

On the clean table spread half of the leftover flour and roll out each part of the dough to the diameter of your frying pan. Cook the flatbread for 1 – 2 minutes on each side. Make sure to not burn it.

Tabbouleh Salad - a Mediterranean refreshing meal with bulgur, cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs.

Please note: bulgur is made of wheat.

Therefore, this is not a gluten-free salad. For a gluten-free option, you can substitute quinoa for bulgur. That will add even more protein to the dish 🙂


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Comments

  1. Elaine says

    May 29, 2019 at 9:50 AM

    Agreed! I haven’t made this for ages, and it’s great to revisit old favourites. Thanks for the reminder!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      May 29, 2019 at 11:42 AM

      You are welcome, Elaine! Old favourites are the best 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Colleen says

    March 22, 2019 at 1:53 PM

    Tabbouleh is a favourite at our house, and yours looks delicious and perfect for work day lunches, too.

    Reply
    • Nat says

      March 22, 2019 at 11:05 PM

      Thank you, Colleen! You are so right! It is perfect for work lunches or a potluck!

      Reply
  3. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

    March 20, 2019 at 6:08 PM

    I really like bulgur but it has been such a long time since I cooked it. Thanks for this delicious reminder that it is perfect in salads. This one looks delicious, and the pairing with hummus sounds like a must!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      March 20, 2019 at 8:08 PM

      Oh, yeah! Tabbouleh with hummus is a perfect combo! Thank you for stopping by, Leanne!

      Reply
  4. Marisa says

    March 18, 2019 at 9:11 PM

    I love everything about tabbouleh and with warmer weather coming our way it makes a wonderful side dish to any barbecue!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      March 19, 2019 at 12:09 AM

      Absolutely, Marisa! It is such a refreshing salad! Can’t wait for the barbeque season 😉

      Reply
  5. Riz @ Chocolates & Chai says

    March 18, 2019 at 8:26 PM

    Thank you for sharing this recipe! I grew up in the Middle East and remember just how popular it was with everyone there! It’s a winner of a recipe for sure!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      March 19, 2019 at 12:07 AM

      Thank you, Riz! It is indeed one of the most popular meals in that region! I miss the sunny days there and their delicious food!

      Reply
  6. Kristen says

    March 18, 2019 at 3:11 PM

    Love this salad Nat, so simple and refreshing!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      March 18, 2019 at 6:03 PM

      It is, Kristen! And delicious! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jo Vanderwolf says

    March 18, 2019 at 8:49 AM

    I”m always on the lookout for different salads to serve and this one looks amazing! Love how simple yet flavorful it is. Pinning to try later. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      March 18, 2019 at 1:11 PM

      Thank you for stopping by, Jo, and taking time to comment! I hope you will enjoy the salad!

      Reply

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