Also known as Tabouli, this Mediterranean side dish is both refreshing and delicious and pairs well with feta and hummus!

Authentic Tabbouleh Recipe

To avoid catching cabin fever during the cold months, our church hosts monthly healthy cooking classes. We have collected a lot of really great recipes, including this Tabbouleh Salad! It is absolutely fantastic, I’ve never had better. I especially enjoy it with a sprinkle of Feta cheese and a side of the Best Hummus with warm pita bread!

Although it was demonstrated by one of our cooks, the recipe was actually adapted from Cookie & Kate. I used to look at a recipe like this and dread making it because it’s a lot of dicing. But there are two things I use now that have completely changed my attitude toward chopping – food processor and Vidalia Chop Wizard! They shave what feels like hours off the chopping time.

Some other fresh sides you might like are my Buttery Garlic Green Beans, Vegan Broccoli Salad, and Cucumber Avocado Salsa!

What You’ll Need:

• 1/2 cup Bulgur
• 1 cup Cucumber, Diced
• 1 cup Tomato, Diced
• 1 tsp Salt, Divided
• 3 bunches Fresh Parsley
• 1/3 cup Fresh Mint, Chopped
• 1/3 cup Green Onion, Thinly Sliced
• 1/3 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 clove Garlic, Minced

How to Make Tabbouleh Salad

• Cook or soak 1/2 cup bulgur until tender according to the package directions. Drain off excess water and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, combine 1 cup diced cucumber and 1 cup diced tomato with 1/2 tsp salt in a medium size bowl. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes. (Depending on the size of your food processor, you may have to chop in smaller portions.)
• Finely chop 3 bunches of fresh parsley and 1/3 cup fresh mint in a food processor. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Add cooled bulgur and 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion.
• Strain water from the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes and add to the serving bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt. Pour over the salad and stir to combine.
• Taste and add more lemon juice and/or salt if desired.

More Side Dishes:

• Air Fryer Vegetables
• Christmas Crunch Salad
• Macaroni Salad
• Cranberry Relish
• Buttery Garlic Green Beans
• Easy Garlic Knots

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Tabbouleh Salad

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Tabbouleh Salad, also known as Tabouli, this Mediterranean side dish is both refreshing and delicious and pairs well with feta and hummus!

Prep Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Bulgur
• 1 cup Cucumber, Diced
• 1 cup Tomato, Diced
• 1 tsp Salt, Divided
• 3 bunches Fresh Parsley
• 1/3 cup Fresh Mint, Chopped
• 1/3 cup Green Onion, Thinly Sliced
• 1/3 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 clove Garlic, Minced

Instructions

1. Cook or soak bulgur until tender according to the package directions. Drain off excess water and set aside to cool.
2. Meanwhile, combine diced cucumber and tomato with 1/2 tsp salt in a medium size bowl. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes. (Depending on the size of your food processor, you may have to chop in smaller portions.)
3. Finely chop parsley and mint in a food processor. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
4. Add cooled bulgur and thinly sliced green onion.
5. Strain water from the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes and add to the serving bowl.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt. Pour over the salad and stir to combine.
7. Taste and add more lemon juice and/or salt if desired.