Tabouli Salad

How to Make Tabouli Salad

Tabouli Salad is a fresh and healthy Mediterranean Grain salad. It is packed with protein, fiber, vitamin C, K and manganese. It is a salad that is great for building strong bones and boosting your immune system.

You should begin to make this tabouli salad at least 3 hours before serving to allow the bulgur to marinate and chill.

Tabouli, is rooted in Lebanese and Syrian cuisine, blends fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, bulgur wheat, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Originating as part of the traditional mezze spread, it celebrates hospitality and the use of seasonal, local ingredients.

Though Tabouli is not originally part of Israeli food culture,  Jewish immigrants from Arab nations brought their culinary heritage to Israel.

Over time, it became a staple in modern Israeli cuisine, especially during warm seasons and festivals like Shavuot, which highlights the harvest of grains and produce.

Israeli versions sometimes feature local adaptations, such as pomegranate seeds, date syrup, or substitutions like couscous in place of bulgur.

Today, tabbouleh is enjoyed across homes, restaurants, and street markets in Israel, symbolizing more than just freshness—it reflects cultural fusion and agricultural abundance. With every bite, it tells a story of shared heritage, culinary adaptation, and the vibrant flavors of the Levant.

Ingredients

Freshly Squeeze Lemons are best for Tabouli Salad!

• 1 cup dry bulgur wheat
• 1 ½ cups boiling water
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¼ cup Galilee Green Olive Oil
• ½ teaspoon dried mint
• 1 heaping teaspoon crushed garlic
• 2 medium diced tomatoes
• 1 chopped cucumber
• 1 chopped red pepper
• ½ cup chopped scallions
• ½ cup chick peas
• 1 packed cup chopped parsley
• Optional: sunflower seeds, grated carrots, radishes finely chopped

Directions

1. Mix together – bulghur, boiling water and salt in a bowl. Cover with tea towel and wait 15 minutes
2. Add – oil, garlic, mint and lemon juice – chill in fridge for 2 – 3 hours
3. Just before serving, gently add chopped vegetables to chilled bulgur and correct seasonings to taste

Make this tabouli salad and Enjoy!