How to Make Cilantro Tabouli - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cilantro tabouli is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a side dish to complement your favorite main course. This traditional Middle Eastern dish is bursting with bright, fresh flavors and is incredibly easy to make at home. Whether you're a fan of cilantro or just looking for a new way to enjoy tabouli, this recipe will surely become a staple in your kitchen.

The star ingredient of this tabouli is, of course, fresh cilantro. Known for it...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • 1 cup bulgur wheat
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced into thin slivers
  • ¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, turn off the heat, and stir in bulgur wheat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to absorb water. Strain off any liquid left unabsorbed, if necessary.
  • Place bulgur wheat in a large salad bowl, and lightly toss with tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate salad for at least 3 hours to blend flavors; serve cold.
  • Nutrition

    94 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 12mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 206mg