Friday, May 6, 2011

Tabbouleh- Middle Eastern Salad

Yum
My family and I loved this very healthy,  fresh, clean and light salad.   I enjoyed every bite of this salad and had no problem going back for seconds.

The Vegetables and Herbs:
  • 2 handfuls of flat leaf parsley chopped
  • 1 handful of mint chopped
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes diced
  • 2 cups of cucumber (seeded) diced
  • 1 bunch of green onions chopped
  • 1/2 of a large onion diced
  • 2 jalapenos seeded  diced.

Note:  to seed the cucumber, simply scrap down the center with a spoon until all the seeds are gone. 



    The Grain:
    2 cups of Bulgar Wheat prepared.  To prepare Bulgar Wheat, measure 1 cup of dry Bulgar.  Boil 2-3 cups of water and pour the dry Bulgar into the hot water.  Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes until the Bulgar softens.  Drain water and then wring out all the excess liquid from the Bulgar with your hands. 

    Note:  You can also use Cous-Cous, brown or white rice or Quinoa instead of the Bulgar Wheat.


    The Dressing:

    • 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice
    • 1/2 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 3-4 cloves of garlic grated
    • Salt to taste

    Pour Dressing over salad and allow to chill for 30 minutes before serving.




     Makes about 8-10 cups of salad.  This makes a great side dish for any grilled meat.  Enjoy.

    4 comments:

    1. Oh, yummy! This looks SO refreshing and delicious. I love the idea of using cherry tomatoes as I just can't wait for late summer, when the garden tomatoes are prime, to try this winner!

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    2. Thanks Lizzy. Yes, this salad was very refreshing and had really bold and amazing flavors. I hope you enjoy. : )

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    3. This is one of my favorite salads! ... especially with hummus! YUM!

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    4. This dish looks so fresh and beautiful!

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