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Tom's Favorite Tabbouleh

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: tabbouleh
Servings: 6
Calories: 116kcal
Author: A. JoAnn

Ingredients

  • 1 c. bulgur wheat
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 cucumber, peeled
  • 1 tomato
  • c. parsley, chopped
  • c. mint, fresh, chopped
  • 5 scallions
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp cumin, ground
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan. Turn off heat and add dry bulgur wheat to pan. Cover and let sit for 1 hour.
  • Chop cucumber, scallions, and tomato and herbs.
  • In a large bowl, mix chopped vegetables and herbs.
  • Uncover bulgur wheat, fluff it with a fork, and squeeze out any unabsorbed water. Add the cooked wheat to he bowl of vegetables and herbs.
  • Squeeze juice from lemon and add juice to the bowl. Then, add spices, oil and vinegar, and adjust to taste.
  • Refrigerate for about an hour to let flavors meld.
  • Stir, adjust seasoning again, and serve.