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Ingredients
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Grains
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Bulgur
- 1
Rinse and Soak Bulgur
Rinse 1 cup of bulgur wheat under cold water in a fine sieve. In a bowl, cover the rinsed bulgur with 2 cups of boiling water, and let it sit for about 20-30 minutes until it absorbs the water and becomes tender.
Chopping Vegetables
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
While the bulgur is soaking, finely chop 1 cup of fresh parsley, 1 tbs of fresh mint leaves, 2 medium tomatoes, and 1 medium cucumber. Also, chop 2 stalks of green onion.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the bulgur is ready, drain any excess water. In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bulgur, chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onion.
Preparing Dressing
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbs of olive oil, 2 tbs of fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper until well combined.
Final Mixing
- 5
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the bulgur and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together gently until well combined. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Transfer the tabbouleh to a serving dish, and let it sit for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
