Tabouli Herb Salad

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, herb-forward salad featuring fresh parsley, mint, and juicy tomatoes over a bed of crisp lettuce.
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Tabouli Herb Salad

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 132.6

Description

This bright and zesty Tabouli Herb Salad is a refreshing take on the classic Mediterranean dish. Unlike traditional versions that rely heavily on bulgur, this recipe highlights a generous amount of fresh herbs, including parsley and mint, paired with finely chopped tomatoes, onions, and green bell peppers. The flavors are brightened by a simple dressing of olive oil and fresh lemon juice, creating a perfect balance of acidity and richness. Served over crisp romaine lettuce, it offers a delightful contrast in textures. This dish is incredibly versatile, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, a picnic side, or a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats. Its quick to prepare, requiring no cooking, so its perfect for warm weather when you want something healthy and energizing.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until well emulsified.
  3. Set the dressing aside.
  4. Place the bulgur in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
  5. Squeeze out the excess water from the bulgur using a clean kitchen towel or by pressing firmly with a spoon.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed bulgur, chopped parsley, mint, minced garlic, chopped tomatoes, grated onion, minced scallions, and chopped green bell pepper.
  7. Toss the ingredients together until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture.
  9. Toss well to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
  10. Arrange the romaine lettuce leaves on individual serving plates.
  11. Spoon the bulgur salad mixture over the lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 132.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.0g24%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: tabouli, herb salad, mediterranean, parsley, mint, bulgur, vegan, lemon, olive oil, tomato, fresh, light lunch, picnic, side dish, no cook, healthy
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