Tabbouleh

Name: Tabbouleh
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Africa, Egyptian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/4 cup bulgur; 3 bunches fresh parsley, minced (about 2 cups); 3 large tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 5 fresh mint leaves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Take a break from green leaf salads, and enjoy a bright, lively tabbouleh salad. This parsley-and-bulgur salad tastes great on its own, and it pairs well with foods from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

Ingredients

1/4 cup bulgur
3 bunches fresh parsley, minced (about 2 cups)
3 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
5 fresh mint leaves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Prepare bulgur according to package directions; cool. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. If desired, chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 100 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.

Tabbouleh is a classic Middle Eastern salad. The fresh veggies and mint leaves make it light and refreshing on a hot day. —Michael & Mathil Chebat, Lake Ridge, Virginia

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