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Hearty Tabbouleh Recipe

This traditional Turkish Bulgar salad is filled with tomatoes, green onions and cucumber. It's nicely seasoned with fresh mint and lemon juice.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Hearty Tabbouleh Recipe

Prep: 35 min. + chilling

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/4 cups bulgur
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 small cucumber, diced
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
4 green onions, sliced
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place bulgur in a small bowl; stir in water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Drain bulgur and squeeze dry; cool completely. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 192 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 509 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Hearty Tabbouleh in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2008, p156

The History of Feta

FETA is a white, salty, semi-firm cheese. Traditionally it was made from sheep or goat's milk but is now also made with cow's milk. After feta is formed in a special mold, it's sliced into large pieces, salted and soaked in brine. Although feta cheese is mostly associated with Greek cooking, "feta" comes from the Italian word "fette", meaning slice of food.

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Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2012 by sharonrose2

This has become a real favorite. Works well as an appetizer or as a side dish. Kalamata olives instead of plain black olives give it an extra spark.

Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2011 by sharonrose2

This is so yummy. Because of all the added ingredients from more traditional tabbouleh, would consider this more as a side salad than something to scoop with pita bread. Cool and refreshing for summer as well as healthy and tasty. Don't hestitate to try this.