How to Make the Perfect Vegan Tabouli Salad
Middle Eastern · Easy · 20 min · 6 servings
This vegan tabouli salad is a classic Middle Eastern recipe made with fluffy bulgur wheat fresh parsley tomatoes and lemon. Completely plant-based and naturally vegan this bright herb-forward salad is light refreshing and full of flavor.
Why this recipe works
This Vegan Tabouli Salad recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 20 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 150 calories with 4g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
- 2 cups fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes finely diced
- 4 stalks green onions thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh mint finely chopped
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Soak the Bulgur
Place fine bulgur in a bowl and cover with 1 cup of boiling water. Cover with a plate and let soak for 15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.
Step 2: Prep the Herbs and Vegetables
While bulgur soaks finely chop parsley and mint dice tomatoes and slice green onions. Keep everything as finely chopped as possible for authentic texture.
Step 3: Make the Dressing
Whisk together fresh lemon juice olive oil salt and a pinch of allspice in a small bowl until combined.
Step 4: Toss and Serve
Combine cooled bulgur parsley mint tomatoes and green onions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss well. Taste and adjust lemon and salt. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- bulgur wheat → cooked quinoa for a gluten-free version
- fresh mint → extra parsley if mint is unavailable
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not chopping parsley finely enough which gives a rough texture instead of the traditional delicate result
- Using coarse bulgur instead of fine bulgur which requires cooking and changes the texture
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 150 calories, 4g protein, 24g carbs, 5g fat, 4g fiber.
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