Tabbouleh | Bulgur & Parsley Salad | Lebanese Salad - Steven Heap

bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa is gluten-free and high in protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits.

parsley

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale provides more nutrients while spinach is more accessible.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice gives a different citrus flavor, vinegar is cost-effective.

Pick fresh parsley from the garden.

Use coarse bulgur and place it in a pan to heat for about 5 minutes until soft.

Add a pinch of salt to the bulgur while heating.

Prepare a dressing by mixing 1/2 cup of olive oil, salt to taste, 1 teaspoon of freshly ground cumin, and the juice of 1/2 lemon.

Stir the dressing ingredients together.

Peel and deseed the cucumber, then chop it finely.

Chop the parsley finely.

Combine the chopped cucumber, parsley, and cooled bulgur in a bowl.

Add the dressing to the bowl and stir everything together.

Top with some diced tomato, olives, and a sprinkle of sumac.

Cooking Techniques

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