Description
This Light Summer Tabbouleh is a fresh, vibrant salad packed with parsley, mint, juicy tomatoes, and zesty lemon. It’s light, healthy, and perfect for warm days when you crave something refreshing and nourishing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
- 2 cups fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the bulgur in cold water for 15 minutes until soft.
- Drain and squeeze out excess water.
- Finely chop parsley and mint.
- Dice tomatoes and cucumber.
- Slice green onions.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add lemon juice and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Adjust lemon juice to your taste. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Do not over-soak the bulgur to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg