Tabouleh Salad
Tabouleh is a vibrant, herb-forward salad originating from the Levant region of the Middle East, particularly Lebanon. Its base is finely chopped fresh parsley, mixed with bulgur wheat, diced tomatoes, onions, and generously dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is low in fat and protein but relatively high in carbohydrates from the bulgur wheat and natural sugars in the vegetables. It is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin K | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg |
| Folate | 150 mcg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1200 IU |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of mezze spreads and is often celebrated for its refreshing qualities in hot climates. Nutritionally, its unique identity comes from being a 'parsley salad' first and a grain salad second, making it a powerhouse of phytonutrients.
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