How to Make Coriander Tabbouleh Salad with Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coriander Tabbouleh Salad with Shrimp is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of coriander, parsley, and mint with tender shrimp and tangy lemon juice. This Mediterranean-inspired salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal or as a side dish for a summer barbecue or picnic.

Tabbouleh is a traditional Middle Eastern salad made with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a generous amount of fresh herbs. In this recipe, we're adding a twist by using coriand...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat), uncooked
  • 2 ½ cups boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 jumbo cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place bulgur in a large bowl, and pour the boiling water and olive oil over it. Stir, cover, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • When all of the water has been absorbed and the bulgur is tender, stir in the lemon juice, cucumber, green onions, parsley, and mint. Season with coriander, ginger, salt and pepper. Garnish with shrimp.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 137mg
    • Sodium: 472mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 529mg