Liz Berg, from ‘That Skinny Chick Can Bake,’ shares fresh tabbouleh recipe
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — July is National Culinary Arts Month and to help celebrate, Liz Berg, of “That Skinny Chick Can Bake,” stopped by the All Indiana studios to share a tabbouleh recipe.
Tabbouleh is a Mediterranean grain salad that features fresh mint, tomato, cucumber and lemon juice.
“It’s very, very healthy, and a fun and easy dish,” said Berg.
Check out the recipe below so you can make it at home!
Ingredients
- ½ cup bulgur
- 1 cup diced cucumber (1small-to-medium)
- 1 cup diced tomato* (1 large)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 3 medium bunches curly parsley
- ⅓ cup (⅔ ounce) chopped fresh mint
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onion
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3-4 tbsp lemon juice, to taste
- 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced
Cooking Instructions:
- Cook or soak the bulgur until tender according to package directions. Drain off any excess water, and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, combine the diced cucumber and tomato in a medium bowl with ½ teaspoon of the salt.
- Finely chop the parsley and remaining stems. Process 1 bunch at a time, transferring the chopped parsley to a large serving bowl before proceeding with the next.
- Add the cooled bulgur, chopped fresh mint and green onion to the bowl of parsley. Strain off and discard the cucumber and tomato juice that has accumulated in the bottom of the bowl (this ensures that your tabbouleh isn’t too watery). Add the strained cucumber and tomato to the bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Pour it into the salad and stir to combine. Taste, and adjust if necessary—add another tablespoon of lemon juice for zing, or salt for more overall flavor.
- If you have the time, let the salad rest for 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors mingle. Otherwise, you can serve it immediately or chill it for later. Tabbouleh will keep well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days.