Cranberry Walnut Tabbouleh
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and wholesome Cranberry Walnut Tabbouleh, a delicious twist on the classic Middle Eastern salad! Packed with nutty bulgur wheat, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between texture and flavor. Fresh parsley, mint, and crisp English cucumber bring a refreshing herbaceousness, while a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy tabbouleh is a fantastic make-ahead dish that only gets better as the flavors meld. Serve it as a refreshing side dish, light lunch, or perfect addition to your holiday table. Healthy, flavorful, and simple to prepare, this Cranberry Walnut Tabbouleh is sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1.5 cups boiling water
- 0.75 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 English cucumber
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Place the bulgur wheat in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit for 10 minutes or until the bulgur is tender and has absorbed the water.
Drain any excess water from the bulgur and fluff it with a fork. Let it cool to room temperature.
Meanwhile, chop the dried cranberries into smaller pieces if desired, and roughly chop the walnuts for added texture.
Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, then thinly slice the green onions. Dice the English cucumber into small cubes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Combine the cooled bulgur wheat, cranberries, walnuts, parsley, mint, green onions, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Garnish with additional walnuts or herbs, if desired, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.9 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 282 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 461 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
