Tabbouleh salad is a traditional dish that can be found in many countries in the eastern Mediterranean region. The bulgur wheat is a precooked, dry wheat that is reconstituted in boiling water and then mixed with a lot of garnishes, especially parsley. In fact, it is often called a parsley salad. It can be made ahead as the flavors develop and improve if it sits for an hour or two. A great summer salad.

Tabbouleh Salad

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Serves

4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red bulgur wheat
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ to ¾ cup chopped parsley
  • ½ to ¾ cup chopped mint
  • 2 or 3 finely minced scallions
  • 1 cup (½-inch) diced tomato
  • 1 cup (¼-inch) diced cucumber
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons sriracha
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Chives and chive flowers, for garnish

Method

  1. Place the bulgur in a medium bowl and pour over the boiling water. Cover the bowl and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes or so.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the parsley, mint, scallions, tomato, cucumber, lemon juice, Sriracha, salt and olive oil. Using a fork, fluff the bulgur into the bowl and stir well. Garnish with chives and chive flowers.