Leave It Alone Tabbouleh Recipe

This vibrant tabbouleh recipe is ridiculously easy! Minimal prep, maximum flavor. The longer it sits, the tastier it gets – perfect for make-ahead meals or a stress-free weeknight dinner. Let the ingredients meld and create a symphony of freshness you won't believe!

Prep Time 65 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 152.3 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Leave It Alone Tabbouleh

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How to Make Leave It Alone Tabbouleh

  1. Rinse 1 cup of bulgur wheat and soak in 1 1/2 cups of cold water for 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve, pressing out excess water.
  2. Finely chop 1 large cucumber and 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes. Add them to the drained bulgur wheat.
  3. Gently mix in 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh mint, and the juice of 1/2 a lemon.
  4. Drizzle 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil over the salad and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Let the salad stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or preferably longer (up to 4 hours in the refrigerator) to allow the flavors to develop fully. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

5g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Leave It Alone Tabbouleh?

Leave It Alone Tabbouleh takes about 130 minutes from start to finish — roughly 65 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Leave It Alone Tabbouleh?

Leave It Alone Tabbouleh has approximately 152.3 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Leave It Alone Tabbouleh?

The key ingredients for Leave It Alone Tabbouleh are Bulgur Wheat, Water, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Lemon, Juice Of, Fresh Parsley. See the full list with measurements above.

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