Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is a vibrant, herb-forward salad originating from the Levant region of the Middle East. Its base is finely chopped fresh parsley, mixed with bulgur wheat, diced tomatoes, onions, and seasoned generously with lemon juice and olive oil.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is relatively low in calories but nutrient-dense, providing a good source of fiber, vitamins A and C, and iron from the parsley and bulgur. A typical serving is around 150-200 calories, with healthy fats from the olive oil and minimal protein.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin K | 450 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1200 IU |
| Folate | 150 mcg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Traditionally, Tabbouleh is considered a parsley salad with a little bulgur, not the other way around, highlighting its unique focus on fresh herbs as the primary ingredient rather than a grain.
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