Tabbouleh for Koftas

Bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh herbs, this "Tabbouleh for Koftas" recipe is the perfect sidekick to your favorite grilled or roasted kofta. Made with tender bulgur wheat soaked to perfection, this vibrant salad combines finely chopped parsley, refreshing mint, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a hint of green onion. Tossed in a tangy dressing of olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a touch of garlic—and optionally spiced with cumin—this Mediterranean-inspired dish is both light and satisfying. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this tabbouleh is a healthy, flavor-packed complement to koftas or any Middle Eastern feast. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a colorful addition to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1.5 cups hot water
• 2 cups parsley, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup mint leaves, finely chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, finely diced
• 1 medium cucumber, finely diced
• 3 stalks green onions, finely sliced
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the bulgur wheat in a large, heatproof bowl and pour the hot water over it. Cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap and let it sit for 10 minutes, allowing the bulgur to absorb the water and soften.

Step 2

Once the bulgur has absorbed the water, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin (if using). Whisk well to create a zesty dressing.

Step 4

Add the chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions to the cooled bulgur. Gently toss everything together to combine.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the tabbouleh mixture and toss again to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if desired.

Step 7

Cover the tabbouleh and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside koftas as a flavorful and refreshing side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1904.1 grams (1904.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1461

Total Fat 63.60g	82%
Saturated Fat 9.90g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1555mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 205.00g	75%
Dietary Fiber 58.40g	209%
Total Sugars 23.40g
Protein 47.80g	96%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1452mg	112%
Iron 62mg	345%
Potassium 6968mg	148%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 51.8%