Tabouleh Raw

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this raw tabouleh recipe is a vibrant twist on the traditional dish, made entirely from wholesome, uncooked ingredients. Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and fresh mint take center stage, creating a refreshing base that's complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a hint of red onion for a bold bite. Tossed in a zesty dressing of fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil, this salad sings with tangy, herbaceous notes, balanced by a touch of sea salt and ground black pepper. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this raw tabouleh is the perfect healthy, gluten-free, and vegan dish to serve as a light lunch, side salad, or refreshing appetizer. Whether enjoyed immediately or chilled for a more developed flavor, it’s a celebration of clean, simple ingredients at their best!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups, finely chopped Flat-leaf parsley
• 0.5 cup, finely chopped Fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup, diced Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium-sized, diced Cucumber
• 0.25 cup, finely chopped Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the parsley and mint thoroughly to remove any grit or moisture.

Step 2

Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Dice the cherry tomatoes and the cucumber into small, even pieces, and add them to the bowl with the herbs.

Step 4

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl as well.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and herbs, and gently toss everything together until well combined.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Serve immediately as a fresh salad or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	756.6 grams (756.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	731

Total Fat 62.30g	80%
Saturated Fat 8.50g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1328mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 46.40g	17%
Dietary Fiber 17.80g	64%
Total Sugars 18.70g
Protein 13.60g	27%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 992mg	76%
Iron 27mg	152%
Potassium 2890mg	61%

*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: 70.0%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 23.2%