How do I make a refreshing tabouleh salad?

Add a tangy twist to your meals with our easy 'Tabouleh Salad' recipe! Bursting with fresh herbs, tomatoes, and bulgur wheat, it's a Middle Eastern delight.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a refreshing tabouleh salad. Items include: Bulgur wheat Fresh parsley Fresh mint Ripe tomatoes Small cucumber Extra virgin olive oil Lemon Salt and pepper

Bulgur wheat 1 cup
Fresh parsley 1 bunch
Fresh mint 1/2 bunch
Ripe tomatoes 4
Small cucumber 1
Extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup
Lemon Juice of 1
Salt and pepper To taste

Take note
Be careful not to over-soak the bulgur wheat, as it can become mushy. Also, make sure to finely chop the herbs and vegetables for the best texture and flavor.

1

Prepare the ingredients

First, gather all the necessary ingredients for your tabouleh salad. You'll need: - 1 cup of bulgur wheat - 2 cups of boiling water - 1 bunch of fresh parsley - 1/2 bunch of fresh mint - 4 ripe tomatoes - 1 small cucumber - 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil - Juice of 1 lemon - Salt and pepper to taste

2

Cook the bulgur wheat

Pour the boiling water over the bulgur wheat in a bowl. Cover and let it sit for about 20 minutes, or until the wheat is tender and has absorbed all the water. Fluff it with a fork.

3

Chop the herbs and vegetables

While the bulgur is cooking, finely chop the parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber. You can remove the seeds from the tomatoes if you prefer. Keep the chopped ingredients in separate bowls.

4

Combine everything together

Once the bulgur is cooked and cooled, combine it with the chopped herbs and vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together until well combined.

5

Chill and serve

Cover the tabouleh salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve it chilled and enjoy!