Tabouli
with
Gretchen Siegchrist
Looking for a tasty way to incorporate more grains into your diet? Try this recipe for tabouli, a healthy salad composed of bulgur wheat and diced vegetables.
Transcript: Tabouli
Hi, I am Gretchen Siegchrist for About.com Food, and I am going to show you how to make tabouli. This is a delicious, healthy salad that is great in the summer or any time of year.Tabouli Ingredients
For this recipe you need:- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- red onion
- tomatoes
- cucumber
- 3 cups parsley
Soak the Bulgur
Begin by bringing the water to a boil. Combine the bulgur and salt in a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over the bulgur, cover the bowl, and let it sit for half an hour.Combine the Ingredients
While the bulgur is soaking, we will prepare the other ingredients. Dice the vegetables into small pieces, and chop the herbs finely.After half an hour, when the bulgur is ready, add the olive oil and lemon juice. Place this mixture in the refrigerator until it is chilled.
Serve the Tabouli
Mix the vegetables and herbs into the tabouli just before serving. You can eat this salad as is, or serve it over a bed of lettuce.Thanks for watching. To learn more, visit us on the Web at food.about.com.