Tabouleh
About This Course
Tabouleh is a refreshing Levantine salad made predominantly with finely chopped parsley, bulgur wheat, tomatoes, mint, and green onions, all tossed in a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. Celebrated for its vibrant flavors and high nutritional value, tabouleh is perfect as a light main, side dish, or mezze. Its balance of fresh herbs and grains makes it both satisfying and healthful.
Learning Objectives
How to select and properly prepare the key ingredients for authentic tabouleh.
Techniques for soaking and draining bulgur to achieve perfect texture.
Knife skills for finely chopping parsley, mint, tomatoes, and onions.
How to balance acidic, salty, and herbal flavors in the dressing.
Variations to adapt tabouleh for gluten-free and grain-free diets.
Presentation tips to serve tabouleh attractively as part of a mezze spread.
Material Includes
- Printable Recipe PDF with step-by-step instructions and ingredient list.
- Flavor Adjustment Guide to customize acidity, saltiness, and herb ratios.
- Serving Suggestions sheet with pairing ideas (e.g., grilled meats, dips).
- Gluten-Free & Grain-Free Variations supplement PDF.
Requirements
- ½ cup fine bulgur wheat, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup boiling water (to soak bulgur)
- 4 bunches flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (stems removed)
- ½ bunch fresh mint, finely chopped (stems removed)
- 4 medium tomatoes, finely diced (or 200 g cherry tomatoes, quartered)
- 4 spring onions (green onions), finely sliced (white and green parts)
- 1 cucumber, peeled and finely diced (optional)
- Dressing:
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Target Audience
- Home cooks seeking to expand their repertoire of healthy salads.
- Vegetarians and vegans looking for protein-rich, plant-based dishes.
- Food enthusiasts interested in authentic Middle Eastern recipes.
- Beginners wanting to learn basic knife and salad-assembly skills.
- Entertainers planning a mezze or buffet-style gathering.
Curriculum
6 Lessons2h 20m
Introduction to Tabouleh
History and Origins of Tabouleh
Key Ingredients and Their Benefits
Tabouleh Foundations: Ingredients & History
Preparing the Grain
Working with Herbs and Vegetables
Dressings and Seasonings
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€20.11
Material Includes
- Printable Recipe PDF with step-by-step instructions and ingredient list.
- Flavor Adjustment Guide to customize acidity, saltiness, and herb ratios.
- Serving Suggestions sheet with pairing ideas (e.g., grilled meats, dips).
- Gluten-Free & Grain-Free Variations supplement PDF.
