Tabouli Salad Recipe (Tabbouleh Salad, Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Salad)

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is gluten-free and high in protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with additional health benefits.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: cherry tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are sweeter and more convenient.

parsley

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale provides more nutrients while spinach is often less expensive.

Bring the broth to a boil over high heat.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in bulgar.

Cover the pan with a lid and keep aside for 10-12 minutes.

Remove the lid and fluff the cooked bulgar using a fork.

Transfer the cooked bulgar to a mixing bowl.

Add parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, mint leaves, and spring onion greens and toss well.

Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes.

Add salt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, feta cheese, and olives, and mix well.

Serve.

Cooking Techniques

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