17 Tabbouleh Recipes That Will Make You Feel Like You're in the Mediterranean
FEBRUARY 01, 2023
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From traditional recipes passed down from generations to modern takes, tabbouleh is a delicious way to get a taste of the Mediterranean. This classic dish is a bright herb salad that's made with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs, olive oil, and lemon juice. It's fresh and flavorful, and the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or vegetables.
With these 17 tabbouleh recipes, you can experience the tastes of the Mediterranean right in your own kitchen. Whether you’re looking for a classic Lebanese recipe or a modern twist, you’ll find it here!
So grab a plate and get ready to experience the flavors of the Mediterranean.
Feel Good Foodie
Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad
This traditional Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad recipe is a healthy vegan Mediterranean appetizer made with bulgur, parsley, mint and chopped vegetables.
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Dinner at the Zoo
Tabbouleh Recipe
This tabbouleh recipe is a bulgur wheat salad made with fresh herbs, tomatoes and cucumber, all tossed together in a simple lemon dressing. A delicious and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of Mediterranean dishes.
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Epicurious
Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe
The classic Middle Eastern salad shifts from bulgur wheat to quinoa. The tiny nutritional powerhouse is loaded with protein, making this dish both a delicious vegetarian main course and a summer-suitable side.
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The Little Pine
Cauliflower Tabbouleh
This cauliflower tabbouleh recipe may just because your new favorite low carb salad! Full of veggies, doused in a flavoring dressing, and taste wonderful with everything!
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So Delicious
Tabbouleh, Bok Choy and Fig Salad
Let’s give this Tabbouleh salad an interesting Chinese touch with lemony and buttery sauteed bok choy. Spike this multi-cultural salad with jalapeno, chili, and lemon. Do not forget to add some figs, for a sweet touch.
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25 min
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$3.71
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Pretty. Simple. Sweet.
Tabbouleh Salad
A delicious, fresh, and healthy tabbouleh salad with a unique twist on traditional flavors and ingredients, perfect for your next summer gathering!
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Refreshing Mediterranean Tabbouleh
A vibrant and delicious Mediterranean Tabbouleh salad packed with fresh herbs, vegetables, and perfectly marinated bulgur. This easy-to-follow recipe makes a delightful appetizer or a light, healthy main course.
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Ingredients
Directions
8 STEPS
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In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
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Add the extra fine bulgur wheat to the dressing and let it soak until it is soft and plumped, about 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables by washing, drying thoroughly and finely chopping the parsley, dicing the tomatoes, thinly slicing the green onions, and finely chopping the fresh mint leaves. Drain excess juice from the tomatoes using a colander.
4
Place the chopped vegetables and fresh mint leaves in a large bowl.
5
Season the vegetable mixture with salt and black pepper.
6
Pour the bulgur and dressing mixture over the vegetables.
7
Gently toss to combine.
8
Serve the salad at room temperature or cold, with lettuce if desired.
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Sweet and Savory Meals
Lebanese Tabbouleh Recipe
Tabbouleh is prepared mainly with parsley, mint, and bulgur in a light dressing! Easy and light, this recipe makes for a healthful and delicious side dish!
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Taste, Love and Nourish
Black Rice Tabbouleh with Chickpeas Feta and Pistachios
Black rice adds nutritious nutty flavor to this jam-packed tabbouleh! It's loaded with fresh veggies and your favorite Mediterranean flavors. Vegetarian with vegan options.
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Bon Appétit
BA's Best Tabbouleh
The key to tabbouleh, a bright, herby salad from the Levant, is to use a very sharp knife so that you can slice through the parsley and mint just once. You don’t want to run your knife over the herbs again and again; doing so will bruise them and lead to a soggy salad. This is part of BA's Best, a c...
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Feel Good Foodie
Kale Tabbouleh Salad
Kale Tabbouleh Salad is a modern twist on the traditional Middle Eastern recipe, using kale instead of parsley along with tomatoes, bulgur, mint, lemon and olive oil
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Little Broken
Superfood Green Tabbouleh
This Superfood Green Tabbouleh is the perfect summer side dish! Loaded with fresh herbs, nutritious quinoa, and zesty lemon juice, this dish is full of flavor and nutrition. It’s also vegan and gluten-free, making it a great choice for everyone. Enjoy this easy-to-make tabbouleh as a side or a light...
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Leelalicious
Barley Tabbouleh Recipe
This barley tabbouleh is a unique take on the classic vegetarian salad including bulgur wheat. Despite the difference in grains, it still has an abundance of fresh herbs, tomato, and cucumber. The lemony dressing soaks into the grains making this healthy salad irresistible as side dish or in pitas.
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Platings and Pairings
Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Salad
This Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Salad combines pearl couscous with tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs and a light citrus dressing.
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Justine's Snacks
Summer Strawberry Tabbouleh with Cucumber & Mint
In the summer, nothing beats a fresh strawberry tabbouleh as an easy side dish or weeknight dinner. This is fresh, wholesome and just absolutely addicting. Plus it's made with only simple ingredients, whip it up in minutes and thank me later :)
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Mediterranean Living
Lentil Tabbouleh with Roasted Squash
This delicious Lentil Tabbouleh with Roasted Squash is a unique twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish. Roasted squash gives it an extra crunch, while the lentils add a hearty and satisfying texture. This unique dish is sure to be a hit with your family, and the best part? It's ready in just 30 mi...
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Spices in My DNA
Quinoa Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad
This Quinoa Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad is made with all the ingredients of a traditional tabbouleh, but made with quinoa instead, and with chickpeas for extra protein! The dressing is a super simple mixture of lemon juice, garlic, spices, and olive oil, and the salad keeps great in the fridge for seve...
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