Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

coarse bulgur

rinsed and drained

2 unit

cucumbers

diced small

2 unit

tomatoes

diced

2 bunch

fresh parsley leaves

chopped

2 bunch

green onions

finely chopped

2 unit

yellow onions

cut into small dice

3 clove

garlic

minced

0.5 cup

olive oil

1 unit

lemon

juiced

0.75 tbsp

salt

0.5 tsp

ground black pepper

Step 1
~29 min

Place the bulgur in a large bowl.

Step 2
~29 min

Cover the bulgur with water by 3 inches and soak for 45 minutes.

Step 3
~29 min

Drain the bulgur and squeeze to remove excess water.

Step 4
~29 min

Dice the cucumbers small.

Step 5
~29 min

Dice the tomatoes.

Step 6
~29 min

Chop the fresh parsley leaves.

Step 7
~29 min

Finely chop the green onions.

Step 8
~29 min

Cut the yellow onions into small dice.

Step 9
~29 min

Mince the garlic.

Step 10
~29 min

In a large bowl, mix the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, chopped parsley, green onions, yellow onions, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper together.

Step 11
~29 min

Stir the prepared bulgur into the cucumber mixture and toss to combine.

Step 12
~29 min

Refrigerate the tabbouleh for at least 5 hours before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste.

For a spicier tabbouleh, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Make sure the bulgur is well-drained to prevent a soggy salad.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Yes, it improves with time

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.

Serve as a light lunch with pita bread.

Serve as part of a mezze platter.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Hummus
Baba Ghanoush
Falafel
Grilled Chicken

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Levant

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Middle Eastern cuisine, often served as part of a mezze.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer
Picnic
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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