Saleh’s Plate · By Saleh Alkhalifa

Classic Middle Eastern Tabouli Salad

Cook Classic Middle Eastern Tabouli Salad with Saleh’s Plate.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ½ cup fine bulgur wheat
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 bunches fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, finely diced
  • 1 small cucumber, finely diced
  • 4 green onions, finely sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1-2 lemons)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste (about ½-1 tsp)
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place bulgur in a bowl, pour boiling water over it, cover, and let soak for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  2. Drain any excess water and fluff with a fork. Cool off in the refrigerator.
  3. While bulgur soaks, finely chop parsley and mint. Dice tomatoes, cucumber, and slice green onions. Make sure everything is chopped finely.
  4. In a large bowl, combine bulgur, herbs, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions.
  5. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Let sit for 20-30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  7. Serve with fresh pita bread, or as a side for a larger dish