Description
A refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean salad made with parsley, tomatoes, bulgur, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine bulgur wheat and boiling water. Cover and let it sit for about 30 minutes until the bulgur is tender.
- Fluff the bulgur with a fork and let it cool.
- Add parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the bulgur.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute bulgur with quinoa.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and olive oil according to your taste.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tabouli Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Fresh Salad, Healthy Side Dish