Forget Noodles; Make This Cold & Summery Tabouli Salad

Tabouli, also known as tabbouleh, is a refreshing Middle Eastern salad that’s perfect for summer. Here’s a recipe for a delicious summer tabouli salad:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1 ½ cups boiling water
• 2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 cucumber, finely diced
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely diced
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• Juice of 2 lemons
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place the bulgur wheat in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap and let it sit for about 20 minutes to allow the bulgur to absorb the water and soften.
2. While the bulgur is soaking, prepare the vegetables. Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, dice the cucumber and tomatoes, and thinly slice the green onions. Place them all in a separate bowl.
3. Once the bulgur has absorbed all the water and is tender, drain any excess liquid and fluff it with a fork.
4. Add the bulgur to the bowl with the vegetables and herbs. Mix well to combine.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the bulgur and vegetables, and toss everything together until well coated.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more lemon juice, olive oil, salt, or pepper according to your preference.
8. Let the tabouli salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Serve the tabouli salad chilled as a side dish or as a light main course. It’s great on its own or paired with grilled meats, falafel, or pita bread.

Enjoy your refreshing summer tabouli salad!