Tabbouleh is a popular Lebanese salad.
10 minutes preparation
11 serves of vegies in this recipe
1 cup cracked wheat (bulgar)
2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
1 small cucumber, diced
3 spring onions, finely sliced
1 cup parsley, chopped
1 cup mint, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Cover the cracked wheat with cold water and soak for 15 minutes. Strain through a sieve and squeeze out excess moisture. Mix with remaining ingredients and serve chilled.
Serves 4.
Hint
This salad may be made a day ahead.
Variation
For best results use flat leaf parsley when available.
For a more substantial meal, add 425g can drained chickpeas.
Serving suggestion
Serve with grilled fish or meat.
Great with Tuna Salad in Turkish bread (see recipe).
Recipe © State of Western Australia, 2012.