Tabbouleh A La Paula Wolfert Recipe

Elevate your taste buds with Paula Wolfert's legendary Tabbouleh! This vibrant Lebanese salad bursts with fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and aromatic spices. The secret? High-quality olive oil and an overnight soak for the bulgur, resulting in a uniquely tender and flavorful salad. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light lunch.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 110 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tabbouleh A La Paula Wolfert

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How to Make Tabbouleh A La Paula Wolfert

  1. Pick over 1 cup of fine bulgur wheat and place in a fine-mesh sieve.
  2. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dust. Place in a bowl and cover with cold water; let soak for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
  3. While the bulgur soaks, finely chop 2 cups of fresh parsley, 1 cup of fresh mint, 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions, and 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the chopped herbs, scallions, and cucumber. Add 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, and the juice of 2 large lemons.
  5. Drain the soaked bulgur in a fine-mesh sieve and squeeze out excess water by hand. Add it immediately to the herb mixture.
  6. Stir gently to combine. Season generously with salt, to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, gently stir in 1 1/2 cups of chopped tomatoes and add more salt, if needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

5g

Carbs

3g