Appalachian Lemon Tabouli
This tangy and fresh take on Tabouli is the perfect all-year-round side dish. If you're a Mediterranean diet enthusiast, this is a delicious Appalachian version!
Appalachian Tabouli Salad
Sarah Wickers
6
15 minutes
30 minutes
Mediterranean
Side dish
Transport your taste buds to a crossroads of cultures with our unique twist on the classic tabouli. Born from the lush hills of Appalachia, this fusion dish marries the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with the rich, locally sourced ingredients of the Appalachian region.
What sets our Appalachian-inspired tabouli apart is the infusion of regional flavors, like our Appalachian Lemon Sea Salt, a tart and exciting local take on lemon pepper seasoning featuring wildcrafted sumac and preserved lemons from Fermenti.
Serve this tabouli as a side dish at your next gathering, or let it take center stage as a salad that stands alone. The melding of Middle Eastern and Appalachian flavors creates a culinary experience that transcends borders, offering a tantalizing journey for your palate.
Ingredients
1 c. Bulgar wheat
1 ½ c Water
1 tsp. Vegetable stock base (such as Better than Bouillion)(optional)
2 c. Tomatoes, diced
2 c. Parsley, chopped fine
1 bunch Green onions, chopped (green and white)
½ Red onion, diced small
2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 Tb. EVOO
2 Tb. Lemon juice
2 tsp. Appalachian Lemon Sea Salt
Directions
Place bulgur in a heatproof bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan, combine water and vegetable stock base (if using) and bring to a boil. Pour over bulgur and let sit until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, parsley. green onions, red onion, and garlic. Add bulgur and toss well to combine.
Add olive oil, lemon juice and Appalachian Sea Salt and toss again. For best results, let sit 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
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