Tabbouleh for Koftas

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 13

Healthy and flavorful Tabbouleh recipe for your summer grilling

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

192

Sugar

Fat

Tabbouleh is a classic Middle Eastern salad that consists of bulgur wheat, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, and mint. This dish is very popular in Lebanon, where it is often served as a side dish with Koftas, grilled meatballs made from beef or lamb. Tabbouleh is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for hot summer days. It is quick and easy to make, and the ingredients are readily available in most grocery stores. This Tabbouleh for Koftas recipe is a great choice for anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful salad to pair with their favorite grilled meats.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the bulgur wheat several times and soak it in water for about 15 minutes.
2.	Take a large mixing bowl and combine lemon juice and olive oil. Add in the parsley, scallions, cucumber, and mint, and mix well.
3.	Drain the soaked bulgur wheat, squeeze out excess water, and add it to the bowl. Mix everything together well.
4.	Finish off by adding in chopped tomatoes, and serve.

PROS

Tabbouleh is packed with healthy ingredients such as bulgur wheat, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, and mint.

This salad is gluten-free and vegan, making it perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions.

Tabbouleh is light and refreshing, which makes it an ideal summer side dish.

CONS

Bulgur wheat is a whole grain and has a high fiber content, which may cause digestive discomfort in some people.

This salad has a short shelf life as it contains fresh ingredients that can spoil quickly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bulgur wheat is a rich source of plant-based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients like magnesium, iron, and vitamin B-6.
This salad is also an excellent source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help to prevent chronic diseases.
Mint and parsley have a cooling effect on the body and can aid digestion and reduce inflammation.

	1 1/3 cups bulgur wheat
	2 tablespoons lemon juice
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	6 tablespoons chopped parsley
	4 scallions , finely chopped
	1 cucumber , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons chopped mint
	1 large tomatoes , finely chopped