How to Make Lebanese-Style Tabouli - A Step-by-Step Guide

Famous for its vibrant and refreshing flavors, Lebanese-style tabouli is a traditional Middle Eastern salad that has gained popularity around the world. This salad is a perfect combination of fresh herbs, vegetables, and bulgur, all brought together with a tangy and zesty dressing. With its light and nutritious ingredients, tabouli is a beloved dish that makes for a perfect side dish or a main course for any meal.

Tabouli, also spelled as tabbouleh, is a staple in Lebanese cuisine and...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup water
  • ⅓ cup bulgur
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 ¾ pounds tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 bunches fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh mint, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat, stir in the bulgur, cover, and let stand 20 minutes.
  • Scrape the bulgur into a mixing bowl, and stir in the salt, cinnamon, lemon juice, olive oil, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and mint. Stir, then refrigerate uncovered 1 hour until cold.
  • Nutrition

    182 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 889mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 426mg