Tabouleh Raw
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this raw tabouleh recipe is a vibrant twist on the traditional dish, made entirely from wholesome, uncooked ingredients. Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and fresh mint take center stage, creating a refreshing base that's complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a hint of red onion for a bold bite. Tossed in a zesty dressing of fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil, this salad sings with tangy, herbaceous notes, balanced by a touch of sea salt and ground black pepper. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this raw tabouleh is the perfect healthy, gluten-free, and vegan dish to serve as a light lunch, side salad, or refreshing appetizer. Whether enjoyed immediately or chilled for a more developed flavor, it’s a celebration of clean, simple ingredients at their best!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups, finely chopped Flat-leaf parsley
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup, diced Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium-sized, diced Cucumber
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the parsley and mint thoroughly to remove any grit or moisture.
Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Dice the cherry tomatoes and the cucumber into small, even pieces, and add them to the bowl with the herbs.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl as well.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and herbs, and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Serve immediately as a fresh salad or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.3 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1328 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 992 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 27.4 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 2890 mg | 61% | |
*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.
