Fresh and Zesty Tabouli Salad

Name: Fresh and Zesty Tabouli Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat; 1 cup boiling water; 2 cups finely chopped fresh curly parsley; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 3 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 cucumber, finely diced; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; Salt and black pepper to taste

This refreshing herb salad is the perfect side dish for any summer meal.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Middle Eastern· July 20, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

Tabouli is a classic Middle Eastern salad that focuses on fresh parsley and bright flavors. It is light, healthy, and incredibly refreshing on a warm day.

My secret to the best tabouli is letting the cracked wheat soak in the lemon juice and olive oil mixture. This helps the grain soften up while soaking in all those delicious citrus notes before you add the fresh vegetables.

🧺 Ingredients

1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat
1 cup boiling water
2 cups finely chopped fresh curly parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, finely diced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the bulgur wheat in a small heatproof bowl and pour the boiling water over it.
2
Cover the bowl with a plate and let it sit for about 20 minutes until the water is absorbed and the grain is tender.
3
Drain any excess water if necessary and fluff the bulgur with a fork.
4
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions.
5
Add the prepared bulgur to the bowl.
6
Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the top, then season with salt and pepper.
7
Toss everything together gently until well combined and serve at room temperature.

💡 Tips

Serve this salad alongside some warm pita bread or crisp lettuce leaves for scooping. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two days, but I recommend adding a fresh squeeze of lemon right before serving to brighten the flavors back up.

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