Tabbouleh

Simple, yet so much flavour, this is my take on a the herby Tabbouleh Salad.

WHAT IS A TABBOULEH SALAD?

It's a Middle Eastern Salad, traditionally made mostly of finely chopped herbs such as parsley and mint, with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bulgur, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

NOT TRADITIONAL

This on not a traditional Middle Eastern Tabbouleh recipes, as the ratio herbs vs grain in my salad is not the same. I added more grains and less herbs, but still delicious, fresh and fragrant.

Traditionally the recipe is made with bulghur wheat, but I ran out and decided to use couscous instead. It worked very well too.

I also added a little bit of sweet red peppers, which I love!

THE DRESSING

This salad doesn't get a traditional dressing like most salads recipes and is dressed simply with fresh lemon juice and a good quality extra virgin olive oil.

FOR BEST RESULTS

Cover the Tabbouleh and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. this will allow the flavours to proper combine and absorb.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Make a Middle Eastern themed dinner and serve as part of mezze along with falafel, hummus, pita or flatbread and other fresh salads.

Serve with vegan kebabs or shawarmas.

TRY WITH THESE

Homemade Baked Falafel

my favourite hummus

tomato & cannellini bean salad

OTHER RECIPES TO TRY

Carlin peas, Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Jennifer Aniston Salad

Strawberry, Basil and Wild Rocket Salad

Broccoli & Asparagus Quinoa Salad

TABBOULEH SALAD

A simple, herby salad, full of flavour.

Time: 20 minutes

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup cooked couscous or fine bulgur wheat

• 1/2 cup finely diced English cucumber

• 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper

• 1 cup cored and diced tomatoes

• 2 spring onions, chopped

• 1/2 cup chopped curly parsley

• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 - 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste

• Crushed black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.

Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to combine.

Season to taste, cover and let chill in the fridge until ready to serve.