Tabbouleh
This flavorful and vibrant Mediterranean Bulgur Salad boasts a harmonious blend of fresh ingredients and zesty flavors. Layers of bulgur, lemon, herbs, tomatoes, and cucumbers create a refreshing dish perfect for brightening up any meal. Infused with garlic and olive oil, this salad is ideal for satisfying your taste buds with every bite. Serve it alongside crisp romaine lettuce leaves or warm pita bread for a delightful dining experience. Enjoy the delicious medley of flavors in this wonderful dish!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup medium-fine bulgur
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice, or as needed
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 green onions, including tender green portions,
- diced
- 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
- 4 large, ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 English (hothouse) cucumber, peeled, halved,
- seeded and diced
- 2 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1 head romaine lettuce, leaves separated, or 3
- pita bread rounds, heated and cut into wedges
Instructions
- Place the bulgur on the bottom of a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 cup lemon juice, the olive oil and garlic and drizzle over the bulgur. In the following order, layer the green onions, parsley, mint, tomatoes and cucumber on top of the bulgur. Season the top layer with 1 1/2 tsp. of the salt and the 1/4 tsp. pepper and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours or up to 48 hours.
- Bring to room temperature and toss together. Taste and season with the remaining 1 tsp. salt and more lemon juice, if needed. Serve with the romaine leaves or warmed pita bread.
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