Lemon Lovers Tabbouleh
Bursting with vibrant flavors and zesty freshness, Lemon Lovers Tabbouleh is a tantalizing twist on the classic Middle Eastern salad designed for citrus enthusiasts. This refreshing dish combines fluffy bulgur wheat with a medley of crisp vegetables, including diced cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and green onions, all folded into an aromatic mix of freshly chopped parsley and mint. The star of the recipe is a tangy dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, bright lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and a hint of ground cumin. With a quick 20-minute prep time and no cooking required, this healthy, vegan-friendly recipe is perfect as a light, flavor-packed side dish or a crave-worthy main course. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, garnished with lemon slices for an extra zing. Whether you’re meal-prepping or entertaining, this lemon-forward tabbouleh will leave your taste buds delighted!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1.5 cups hot water
- 2 cups fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices additional lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the bulgur wheat in a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot water over it, cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes or until the bulgur has absorbed all the water and is tender.
Fluff the cooked bulgur with a fork and let it cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
Once the bulgur has cooled, add the freshly chopped parsley, mint, diced tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions to the bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bulgur and vegetable mixture and toss everything gently to coat evenly.
Taste the tabbouleh and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice or salt to taste.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together (optional but recommended).
Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.6 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2689 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.3 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 67.2 g | 240% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1612 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 48.5 mg | 269% | |
| Potassium | 6902 mg | 147% | |
*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.
