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Fresh Tabbouleh Preparation | A Garden-Inspired Culinary Delight

A Middle Eastern salad dish, known as Tabbouleh, has found its way into Western cuisine, and rightly so, given its tantalizing taste. Consider swapping your usual side salad with this delightful option.

Garden-Inspired Tabbouleh Cooking Instructions
Garden-Inspired Tabbouleh Cooking Instructions

Fresh Tabbouleh Preparation | A Garden-Inspired Culinary Delight

Tabbouleh Recipe: A Refreshing Middle Eastern Side Salad

In this article, we will guide you through a simple and delicious Tabbouleh recipe. Tabbouleh, a popular Levantine dish, is a refreshing side salad that is perfect for any meal.

To start, gather your ingredients: 1/2 tsp of sea salt, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced green onions, grated carrots, chopped fresh parsley, 1 cup of quinoa, and 2 cups of water.

First, bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 1 cup of quinoa and a pinch of salt to the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until cooked. Once cooked, allow the quinoa to cool to room temperature and fluff with a fork.

In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/2 tsp of sea salt, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced green onions, grated carrots, and chopped fresh parsley. Stir in the cooled quinoa. Season the Tabbouleh to taste.

This classic Tabbouleh recipe was published by Melissa Clark in "Garden Inspired Living 4". Tabbouleh is commonly eaten as a side salad and is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine. Enjoy this refreshing dish as a light and flavourful addition to your meals.

Happy cooking!

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