Loaded with fresh herbs and vegetables, tabouli is an easy dish that can be eaten as a side, or by adding protein can make a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine or medium wheat bulger
- 1½ to 2 cups boiling water (varies by manufacturer)
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 Persian cucumbers, quartered diagonally and chopped in ½
- 4 ounces radishes, chopped in ¼
- 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped in ½
- 3 green onions, sliced
- ½ to 1 cup parsley, chopped
- ½ to 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ to 1 cup mint, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil, or more to taste
- 1 t Aleppo pepper or fresh ground pepper to taste
- Maldon salt to taste
- 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Directions
- 1Put the wheat bulgur in an over-sized bowl and add 2 cups boiling water. Stir and let sit for 30 minutes or until it is tender. Note package instructions may vary. Drain and press out any excess water with a clean dish towel.
- 2Add the next 8 ingredients and stir to combine. Add lemon juice, olive oil and season to taste with salt and Aleppo pepper. Stir to combine. Can be eaten right away or prepared several hours in advance and kept in the fridge. Tabouli gets better after a few hours.
