Cranberry Walnut Tabbouleh Recipe

A vibrant twist on classic tabbouleh! This light and healthy recipe, inspired by Cooking Light magazine, combines fluffy bulgur with tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts for a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect as a side dish or a light lunch, this recipe is surprisingly easy and ready in under an hour.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 82.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Walnut Tabbouleh

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How to Make Cranberry Walnut Tabbouleh

  1. Combine 1 cup bulgur wheat and 1 cup dried cranberries in a medium bowl.
  2. Add 1 cup of boiling water to the bowl.
  3. Let stand for 30 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender. Fluff with a fork.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the fluffed bulgur mixture with 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Gently toss to combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

2g

Carbs

3g