Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 cup

water

boiling

2.5 cup

cucumbers

peeled and chopped

0.5 cup

fresh mint leaves

chopped

0.33 cup

green onions

sliced

1 unit

romaine lettuce leaves

for garnish

1 cup

bulghur

1 cup

radishes

chopped

0.33 cup

fresh lemon juice

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

0.5 cup

olive oil

Step 1
~20 min

Pour boiling water over bulgur in a large bowl.

Step 2
~20 min

Cover the bowl and let stand for 2 hours.

Step 3
~20 min

Drain any excess water from the bowl.

Step 4
~20 min

Add chopped cucumbers, radishes, mint, olive oil, sliced green onions, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bulgur.

Step 5
~20 min

Toss the mixture until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.

Step 6
~20 min

Refrigerate the tabbouleh salad until ready to serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, toast the bulgur lightly before adding the boiling water.

Add crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

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 vegetables.

Serve as part of a mezze platter.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Hummus
Baba Ghanoush
Falafel

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Middle East

Cultural Significance

A popular salad in Levantine cuisine, often served as part of a mezze.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ramadan
Eid

Occasion Tags

Summer
Picnic
Potluck
Party

Popularity Score

65/100

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