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Traditional Lebanese Salad Tabbouleh. Couscous with parsley, tomato, cucumber, lemon and olive oil. serve in a plate , closeup view.
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Tabbouleh Salad with Couscous

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Tabbouleh salad with couscous, parsley, tomato, and cucumber. A simple plant-forward dish with fresh flavor and easy preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 249
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Place couscous in a bowl.
  2. Pour boiling water over couscous.
  3. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff couscous with a fork and let cool.
  5. Add chopped parsley, tomatoes, and cucumber.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Toss gently to combine.
  9. Let sit for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  10. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 28mgPotassium: 396mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3033IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 3mg

Notes

• Chop parsley very fine for best texture
• Let couscous cool before mixing
• Adjust lemon for brightness

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