Almond Tabbouli Salad

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 3
Healthy and Tasty Almond Tabbouli Salad Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

28 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked cracked wheat
2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 - 2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chopped parsley
1 cup sliced green onion
1 cup chopped toasted almond
1/2 cup almond oil ( or extra virgin olive oil )
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint ( or 2 tsp . dried mint , crumbled )
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
319
Sugar
4g
Fat
25g
Almond Tabbouli Salad is a healthy and delicious salad that is a popular dish in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a low-calorie salad that is perfect for weight loss. Traditionally, it is served with pita bread or as a side dish to main meals but it can also be enjoyed alone as a light meal. This salad is a mix of freshly cooked cracked wheat, chopped tomatoes, parsley, and sliced green onions that is tossed with toasted almonds, fresh lemon juice, and almond oil. The salad is garnished with fresh mint that adds a refreshing flavor.

Instructions

1.Rinse cracked wheat in cold water and drain it.
2.Boil 2 cups of water in a pot and add the rinsed cracked wheat and cook for 7 to 8 minutes.
3.Remove the pan from the heat and cool, uncovered for 10 minutes.
4.In a separate bowl add chopped tomatoes, parsley, green onions and mix well.
5.Add toasted almonds, almond oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh mint, salt and pepper and mix well to coat evenly.
6.Add the cooked cracked wheat and mix well.
7.Cover and refrigerate until serving.
8.Before serving toss it with a fork.

PROS

This is a healthy and tasty salad that is great for weight loss, and it is high in fiber and protein.

It is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.

The almonds in the salad are a great source of healthy fats and Vitamin E.

CONS

As this salad has a high fiber content, it may cause flatulence in some individuals.

It is not recommended for people with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is an excellent source of fiber and protein that is required for digestion and muscle development.
It is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
Almonds are good for the heart and the Vitamin E in it helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

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