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    MJ & Hungryman » Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes » Vegetarian » Strawberry Tabbouleh

    Strawberry Tabbouleh

    By Min On April 21, 2014, Updated April 4, 2020

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    Strawberry Tabbouleh

    In the previous post where you had a chance to take a peek at my weekly meals using the fresh produce from my CSA box, I briefly mentioned that I would be sharing a tabbouleh recipe with a special ingredient.  From the title (and the hugemongous picture), I'm sure you've figured out what makes this recipe extra special.  Hello, strawberries!

    Yup!  I'm still eating my fair share of strawberries and shall continue until the price begins to escalate once again.  In my CSA box was this gorgeous bright-green bouquet of curly leaf parsley.  As I began to brainstorm how I could highlight the fresh herb as the star of a dish (I was not about to use it as garnish as it oftentimes is), tabbouleh immediately came to mind.  After all, parsley is its single most ingredient.  Normally it's made with flat-leaf parsley, but after tasting the ones I had, I knew they would work just fine.

    Strawberry Tabbouleh

    First things first.  I gave the parsley a good wash (had to wash and rinse several times to get all the dirt off) then got rid of all the excess moisture using my precious salad spinner.  I can't live without it.

    Then came the fun part.  Chopping.  While you could let the food processor do all the work, I actually like the art of touching, smelling, feeling, and running my knife through the raw ingredients.  I quickly found that curly parsley was much easier to chop than the flat kind.

    As for how much parsley should be added to the tabbouleh is really up to you.  I added about a cup initially but then added a bit more to the leftovers the next day as I was in the mood for a sharper, brighter flavor.  This is definitely not one of those recipes that needs to be followed to the tee.  Rather, let it serve as a guide and feel free to add as much or as little of the ingredients.

    Parsley not only adds that extra oomph to a dish, it also aids in digestion.  I learned during my time at the American Botanical Council that the bitter herbs have long been praised and used since the ancient times to help "settle your stomach."

    Strawberry Tabbouleh

    All the flavors really melded together.  The sweet and citrus-y flavors from the strawberries added even more freshness.  We enjoyed the tabbouleh alongside some toasted pita bread.  I must say that the Hungryman's extreme fondness for this meal completely threw me off guard, as I had prepared myself to hear complaints of it being "too herb-y."  That was totally not the case here.  I ended up making another batch since I still had some parsley left over.  Needless to say, my mission was accomplished - curly leaf parsley was put to very good use.

    Strawberry Tabbouleh

     

    Strawberry Tabbouleh

    Strawberry Tabbouleh

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    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup bulgur wheat
    • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice + 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 ½ cups strawberries
    • 1 ½ cups finely chopped parsley feel free to adjust to taste
    • 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and medium-diced
    • ½ red onion finely diced
    • ½ teaspoon ground allspice optional

    Serving suggestions:

    • Crumbled feta cheese optional
    • Pita bread

    Instructions

    • Soak the bulgur. Place in a small bowl and pour in boiling water, Set aside to soak for about 20 minutes or until softened but still chewy.
    • Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper.
    • In a large bowl, add the rest of the ingredients; mix well. Stir in dressing and toss to coat. Taste for seasoning. Cover and refrigerate. The flavor will improve over time.

    Notes

    Adapted from Joy of Cooking

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4g
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    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    1. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

      May 04, 2014 at 1:42 pm

      Min, this is such a lovely dish and I love the photography style of it! I wish I could dive into a bowl of it right now. 🙂 Pinned! Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays. Hope you are having a good weekend!

      Reply
    2. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says

      May 04, 2014 at 6:23 am

      Min, this looks so lovely! I love all your flavors in this tabbouleh! I love strawberries and cucumbers together - yum! Pinning 🙂

      Reply
    3. John @ Garage Gyms says

      April 30, 2014 at 10:13 am

      This looks fantastic. Craving it now, especially strawberries. The right time of year for that too

      Reply
    4. The DIY Homegirl says

      April 29, 2014 at 12:25 am

      What a wonderful combination! I am pinning this to try someday soon!

      I also love chopping food. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    5. Jill says

      April 28, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      I'm stopping over from Marvelous Monday. I love your photos and the idea to use strawberries in the tabbouleh instead of tomatoes. I've actually never made my own... usually by it at Trader Joe's. Going to pin this to try it!

      Reply
      • Min says

        April 29, 2014 at 5:56 am

        Thank you so much for stopping by! Can't wait for you to give this recipe a try. It will def save you money and will taste better than store-bought ;).

        Reply
    6. Tammy @ creativekkids says

      April 28, 2014 at 12:18 am

      What a pretty food dish! Thanks for linking up with the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board!

      Reply
    7. Julie says

      April 27, 2014 at 5:49 pm

      This looks wonderful. A friend of mine eats tabbouleh every week, but I have been hesitant to give it a try. The addition of fresh strawberries is convincing me that I must try it. Thanks for giving me a push.

      Reply
    8. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

      April 27, 2014 at 5:01 am

      This sounds absolutely amazing! I love the addition of sweet strawberries- definitely will be giving this a go in the Summer! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Winnie says

      April 27, 2014 at 12:54 am

      What a wonderful salad!
      Tabbouleh salad is super popular in my country, but adding strawberries - is a wonderful and unique idea!
      I love it.
      Pinning

      Reply
    10. melissa @ my whole food life says

      April 26, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      I love tabbouleh, but I never thought to add strawberries. I bet it's delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    11. Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says

      April 26, 2014 at 8:39 pm

      Looks wonderful Min!! I love adding tons of chopped parsley to dishes, and now I need to try this tabbouleh. It's so pretty. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Winnie says

      April 26, 2014 at 6:35 pm

      This is genius! I won't have strawberries in my garden for a little while but I can't wait to make this when I do. ps I am bookmarking this to share in my "Friday Shares" post next week!

      Reply
      • Min says

        April 26, 2014 at 7:50 pm

        Hi Winnie! I wish I could visit your garden. Freshly picked strawberries…what could be better? So jealous…Thank you so much for the share! I truly appreciate it 😉

        Reply
    13. Rach D says

      April 26, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      This looks deelish!! Thanks for linking up at Share Your Stuff Tuesdays!! Please come & link up again this week (Tuesday) Rachael @ https://www.parentingandhomeschoolinginfaith.com

      Reply
    14. Annie says

      April 25, 2014 at 12:17 am

      Oh my goodness, this is a must try. Having fun cruisin around this blog!!!!

      Reply
    15. Joanne says

      April 24, 2014 at 8:16 am

      This is SUCH a fun ingredient to mix into tabbouleh!! Yum yum yum!

      Reply
    16. Ashley @ musingsandoats says

      April 23, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      This looks so pretty and good! I have never tried tabbouleh, but you may have convinced me with your pictures! Love your blog and your healthy outlook. Look forward to following along 🙂

      Reply
      • Min says

        April 25, 2014 at 7:45 am

        Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind words! You MUST try tabbouleh. Think you're going to like it 😉

        Reply
    17. Eugen @ Munch Ado says

      April 23, 2014 at 10:39 am

      Oh my gosh, what a great looking salad! I love the colors and the ingredients, I must try this!

      Eugen @ The Munch Ado Blog

      Reply
    18. Danielle @ theCHARMITspot says

      April 22, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      This looks so good! I really love his recipe. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    19. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

      April 22, 2014 at 6:06 am

      I'm definitely making this for lunch this week. I bought a bunch of strawberries this past weekend and this tabbouleh is the perfect way to eat them. So much goodness in one bowl! Have a great week, Min!

      Reply
    20. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

      April 22, 2014 at 4:18 am

      Excellent - I will take any excuse to get fruit into savoury meals and this one sounds delightful 🙂

      Reply
    21. Liz says

      April 21, 2014 at 10:18 am

      Nice recipe, Min. Thanks so much.

      Reply

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