Tabbouleh For One
Prepare this quick and easy single serving Tabbouleh (Tabouli) recipe packed with fresh herbs, bulgur wheat, lemon juice, and crunchy vegetables. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal!
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup coarse bulgur wheat* (2 oz dry/60g)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic -grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt -divided
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup finely chopped curly parsley
- ¼ cup diced English cucumber
- 1 small roma tomato -diced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves (⅛ cup)
- 1 green onion -white and green parts very finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bulgur: Rinse the bulgur in a mesh strainer under cool running water. Place the bulgur in a 1-quart saucepan. Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and cumin.
- Add the finely chopped parsley, cucumber, tomato, mint, green onions, and cooked bulgur to the bowl. Toss everything to combine.
- Taste and add the remaining salt if needed. Chill until ready to enjoy.
Notes
*I find coarse bulgur to be more readily available than the fine kind, so that’s what I usually use. In this recipe, I cook the coarse bulgur in boiling water. If you’re using fine bulgur, you can typically cook it by soaking the small granules in hot water.
- Rinse the Bulgur: Rinse the bulgur under cold water before cooking.
- Wash and Dry Herbs: Wash and dry all the herbs well to prevent excess moisture from getting into the salad.
- Hand-Cut Herbs: Hand-cut the parsley and mint with a very sharp knife to prevent bruising. I do not recommend using a food processor, as it can make the salad pulpy.
- Add More Herbs: Don’t be afraid to add more parsley or mint if you like a stronger herb flavor.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste and adjust the lemon juice, salt, and olive oil to your preference.
- Let It Sit: Allow the salad to sit for at least 15 minutes before eating to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 637IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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