Tabbouleh with Mint and Pistachios
Traditional Middle Eastern tabbouleh is more about the mint and herbs than the bulgur grains. The longer this salad sets, the better it gets, so make it up to a day ahead.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup fine bulgur
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon honey
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1 1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios
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1 cup finely chopped curly parsley
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1 small cucumber, finely chopped (1 cup)
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1 medium tomato, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
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4 green onions, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
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1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
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3 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
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Place bulgur in large bowl and add 1/3 cup boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and honey, and let stand 5 minutes more, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff bulgur with fork, and stir in remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition information
Calories 137, Total Fat 10.5 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Sodium 107 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, Sugars 2 g
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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