Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad

3.9 of 5 (68)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 286.0
  • Total Fat: 14.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 31.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.5 g
  • Protein: 6.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Tabbouleh Salad calories by ingredient


Introduction

Full of fiber and fresh herbs, this whole-grain salad is perfect as a side or light lunch. Full of fiber and fresh herbs, this whole-grain salad is perfect as a side or light lunch.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 cup bulgur wheat
    2 cups boiling water
    2 medium tomatoes, diced
    1 medium onion, chopped
    4 scallions, minced
    2 cups flat leaf parsley, minced
    1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1 cup fresh mint, minced
    salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a medium sauce pan, bring water to full boil. Remove from heat, add bulgur, cover with tight fitting lid and allow to stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain excess water.

2. Add remaining ingredients to bulgur.

Makes 4 servings (approx 3/4 cups each.)


Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This is similar to my recipe, but it lacks the seedless cucumber that makes a huge taste difference!

    I have also added chick pease to increase the protein, making tabbulah a lunch: just serve on salad greens and add some grape tomatoes for garnish.
    - 4/19/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Love LOVE TABBOULEH!!! This is much like my recipe but I use quinoa instead of the bulgur wheat and I add diced cucumber. It is fantastic!!! - 1/19/15


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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Burghul is traditionally soaked in the fresh lemon juice for 15 minutes without cooking. That distributes the lemon flavor throughout the salad and "cooks" the burghul. Doubling the "EVOO" will add an amazing finale to taste. - 11/16/14


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    Bad
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is our main dishes in Lebanon..so for the bulgur you can add just the amount of a quarter cup without boiling it,just wash it a little bit and add it to the salad.
    And as said it's really delicious,specially whith chicken and meat barbecue
    - 4/19/14


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Just made it and will have some tonight and pack tsome for lunch tomorrow! Thanks. My only variation was only one scallion and a small onion rather than medium. - 4/19/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I love tabouleh is my favorite salad, but I don't know where to get the bulgur wheat. - 5/15/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    We love it and we add diced cucumber and less oil - 4/19/09


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    thanks - 7/1/21


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    TY - 5/17/21


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    thanks - 5/17/21


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    Good
    Good - 3/29/21


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    Similar to a recipe I already make, thanks for sharing - 3/16/21


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    Good
    ok - 1/29/21


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    I’m not familiar with bulgar wheat. - 1/25/21


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    Yucky - 1/10/21


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    Great! - 12/31/20


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    O.K.
    Ok - 11/28/20


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    Incredible!
    yum - 11/15/20


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    Very Good
    I added cucumber and celery to mine. - 10/11/20


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    I have never made tabbouleh but this looks easy!
    - 7/18/20


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    looks and sounds yummy - 7/18/20


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    Incredible!
    Great, I will have to try again with some of the suggestions. - 7/8/20


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    Incredible!
    we love it! - 3/21/20


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    :) - 11/15/19


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    This is different but a nice take on salad. - 10/17/19


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    Incredible!
    NADE THI FOR A PECIAL LUNCHEON I WAS ATTENDING - 10/3/19


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    Incredible!
    This is so good...……………. - 7/30/19


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    thank you - 5/25/19


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    it was good - 5/3/19


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 3/23/19


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    I eased up on the oil. - 2/10/19


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    yummy... - 12/31/18


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    Interesting salad - 11/5/18


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    Sounds delicious - 10/20/18


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    Very Good
    I used orzo instead of the wheat - 10/16/18


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    Incredible!
    YUM - 10/14/18


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    Incredible!
    yum. - 10/9/18


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    Looks so good!!! - 9/30/18


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    Good
    good - 9/28/18


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    I have never heard of this before. Will have to try it! - 9/24/18


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    Nice! - 8/20/18


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    Love it. - 7/16/18


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    Very Good
    Great recipe! - 6/21/18


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    different - 6/2/18


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    great salad - 5/27/18


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    Good
    Not again - 5/27/18


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    Absolutely great - 4/27/18


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    sounds easy to prepare and looks really good - 4/12/18


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    interesting - 4/4/18


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    Incredible!
    At the end of the day, let there be no excuses, no explanations, no regrets. - Steve Maraboli ~ 3/2/18 - 3/2/18


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    nice - 2/24/18


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    Very Good
    great - 12/6/17


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    Good
    i usually soak my bulgur in cold water with some lemon, i also added diced cucumber and tomato and a tbs of olive oil. - 12/3/17


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    This is the basic recipe I use all the time. I have found de-seeded diced cucumber and one flat leaf parsley with one bunch regular parsley. Sometimes I use lime or orange to "mix it up" chopped cilantro also fits nicely. Try adding shredded chicken which has been steamed (spiced with nutmeg) - 11/21/17


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    looking good - 8/6/17


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    I WONDER WHERE ALL OF THE SODIUM COMES FROM. - 8/6/17


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    Made it and don't like it. If I make it again, there will be no raw onion anywhere near it. - 7/9/17


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    Very tasty..I really enjoyed this - 7/8/17


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    Very Good
    Great recipe! - 6/16/17


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    What is bulgur wheat? - 6/8/17


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    Looks good. - 5/16/17


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    Good - 5/9/17


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    I added olives and it was great - 4/27/17


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    Yum - 1/31/17


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    Incredible!
    great - 1/28/17


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    Good
    Cucumbers are a good add here. Also, topping with some toasted walnuts just before serving is a nice protein boost! - 6/18/16


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    to anyone looking for bulgar wheat. I have found it at Amish markets, Mama Jean's ( they actually have a pre-made mix or plain bulgar wheat) and Wal-mart. I prefer bulgar wheat, and have found some mixes use couscous instead, FYI.
    - 7/19/15


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    I love this salad. It's so quick and easy, especially in the summer when it's too hot to cook. Even better so many garden fresh vegetables to go in it. Instead of mint I use basil because it's what I always have fresh in the summer. - 7/12/15


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    Incredible!
    - 4/22/15


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    Definitely add the cucumber. Let sit for awhile to develop flavors. Chop everything very fine for authenticity. Finely diced cooked chicken is a good addition. A little garlic is good too. - 2/21/15


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    Very Good
    This salad is fantastic. Colorful and delicious - 4/25/09


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Never heard of it, but sounds good, except I don't like mint. - 4/21/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I've made this for years, adding celery, garlic, cucumber & a small can of Rotel to mine but do not cook the wheat, no scallions, no mint. It isn't a quick meal but well worth it & best eaten FRESH, only after chilling about an hour. It will literally burst in your mouth with flavors! - 4/20/09


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    Incredible!
    I adore this wonderful salad. Very satisfying! - 4/20/09


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    Haven't mad this version yet but I have been making tabbouleh for years, I don't boil the bulgar wheat I just wash it with cold water and squeeze ou the water, I find this method keeps it from getting too watery, and I don't add mint, but that's a personal preference. - 4/19/09


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    O.K.
    an easy 2 fix idea - 4/19/09


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    This was always a favorite. Will definitely try it. - 4/19/09


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    Incredible!
    nice one - 4/19/09


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    Incredible!
    tomorrow, tomorrow, i'll make it tomorrow, it's only a day away! thank you, you brought back some good memories. - 4/19/09


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    I liked this salad but the rest of my family did not. It will become a recipe/salad I use just for myself for a quick lunch. - 4/19/09


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    Substitute quinoa for bulgur wheat. Fabulous. - 3/13/09


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    Incredible!
    There is just a little too much lemon for my personal taste. But seeing this easy recipe encouraged me to make tabbouleh for the first time and I loved it. I'll make it more often now. Thanks for submitting this recipe. - 3/13/09


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    I have been making this for years as well. More parsley and dried mint is what I use. But I add mint to taste not a set amount. I also don't do the lemon juice in mine I use a 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar. - 3/13/09


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    Incredible!
    Enjoyed this immensely! - 3/3/09


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    Incredible!
    I've been making this for years and it is wonderful! - 11/6/08


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    Incredible!
    This is what I know to be the "classic" tabouli recipe except I use 2lg or 3reg bunches of curly parsley, 1C bulgar w/1.5C water, only a tiny bit of dried not fresh mint, & an equal amount of red tomatoes & green cucumbers.

    Great to pack 4 lunches, w/piece of leftover salmon or chick on top.
    - 10/16/08


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    Incredible!
    nutritious, filling, satisfying and a great change - 8/21/08


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    Very Good
    Add chickpeas for extra protein - and I use more lemon juice. - 7/21/08


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    Bad
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    The original recipe for Tabbouleh Salad is not suppose use hot water for the bulgur. That will not keep the salad very long, and it will be soft and watery. There is two ways to keep it fresh longer. - 7/21/08


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    Incredible!
    very good- and so much cheaper to make from scratch than to buy the store brand. - 4/28/08


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    Very Good
    I made this with Kasha (buckwheat) instead of bulgar for a little more toothiness. This is quite good. - 4/26/08


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    Incredible!
    I love this! Make it all the time! - 4/24/08


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    Are you REALLY supposed to use 2 CUPS of parsley??? Or 1 CUP of mint??? Both seem excessive! - 4/22/08


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    I like it better without the mint. - 4/20/08


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    I had a wonderful Tabuolleh the other day and wondered if it would fit in with my new plan...I can't wait to try it. Thanks so much! - 4/19/08


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    I had this dish recently at a new restaurant, and have been looking for a simple recipe of it. Many have all kinds of extra things in it that I know weren't in the dish I had. This looks like the one I had, and it's delicious and light tasting! - 4/19/08


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    Great salad to have during the week for lunches. Good basic recipe to change to taste. In winter, I use a can of drained diced tomatoes, better value and taste. I leave out the mint, personal taste, add diced cucumbers, a crumbled of feta cheese to top off and Yummm - 4/19/08


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    Good
    Since I bought the wrong kind, I used curly parsley instead of the flat leaf.Also, since my husband doesn't like onion, I cut back to 1/4 and added another tomato. Ended up with almost 7 cups, over the 3 cups shown: Maybe because of how I minced the parsley? chopped then cut w/ shears once in cup. - 3/21/08


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    I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A GOOD RECIEPE, TRIED SEVERAL BUT NOT REAL GOOD--THIS ONE LOOKS GOOD I AM GOING TO MAKE THIS WEEKEND! - 3/12/08


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    Very Good
    Very good and refreshing! - 10/16/07