Try this Taboule Salad recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 5.33132 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 54.05887 g
- Fiber 1.39729996052384 g
- Protein 0.57952 g
- Saturated Fat 7.468005 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (108g)
- Sodium 5.115 mg
- Sugar 3.93402003947616 g
- Trans Fat 1.482698 g
- Calories 495 calories
Step-by-step
- After soaking bulgur, squeeze dry and place in a bowl with the mint, parsley (I did not use) , tomato, and green onion.
- Stir the lemon juice, salt (1/2 tsp) and garlic together and slowly beat in the oil.
- Stir in the pepper, cinnamon and allspice.
- Pour the dressing over the salad; toss and serve.
- Tastes better if you use fresh mint and allow to chill for 3 or 4 hours.
Underdressing the grain before adding high-moisture vegetables results in a watery, bland mixture where the olive oil merely coats the bottom of the bowl instead of clinging to the ingredients. Traditional Mediterranean preparations rely on a careful balance of cracked wheat, acid, and alliums, yet success hinges entirely on how the cracked wheat is handled prior to mixing. When utilizing coarse number two bulgur, proper hydration requires soaking the grain until it yields softly to a tooth without becoming mushy, followed by a thorough manual pressing to eliminate excess water that would otherwise dilute the dressing. Emulsifying the lemon juice and crushed garlic with the olive oil before pouring it over the salad ensures the fat coats every particle evenly.
- Soak the bulgur for approximately twenty minutes in cool water, checking for a tender yet chewy consistency before draining.
- Squeeze the soaked grain firmly in a clean kitchen towel to expel trapped moisture; skipping this step guarantees a soggy final product.
- Whisk the freshly squeezed lemon juice and crushed garlic vigorously with the salt before streaming in the olive oil to build a stable emulsion.
- Refrigerate the completed dish for three to four hours before serving, allowing the cinnamon, allspice, and mint to fully permeate the grain.
Allowing the seasoned salad to rest in the refrigerator marries the warming notes of cinnamon and allspice with the bright acidity of the citrus. Maintaining proper refrigeration ensures food safety while developing the robust profile characteristic of authentic Mediterranean grain salads.
