Description
A vibrant, herbaceous salad bursting with fresh flavors from parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumbers, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
- 2 cups fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 4 green onions, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the bulgur wheat under cold water and then soak it in water for about 30 minutes or until soft. Drain any excess water.
- Combine the chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the soaked bulgur to the bowl and gently combine with the fresh ingredients.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, ensuring every component is covered.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix until evenly combined.
- Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For optimal freshness, add more cucumber or tomatoes if you expect leftovers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cooking
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg