tabbouleh

American  

[tuh-boo-luh, -lee] / təˈbu lə, -li /

Or tabouleh

noun

Middle Eastern Cooking.

1. a variant of tabouli.

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tabbouleh British  

/ təˈbuːlɪ /

noun

1. a kind of Middle Eastern salad made with cracked wheat, mint, parsley, and usually cucumber

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Etymology

Origin of tabbouleh

C20: from Arabic tabbūla

Explanation

Tabbouleh is a delicious Mediterranean salad made with bulgar, parsley, and tomatoes. The next time you visit your favorite falafel joint, order some tabbouleh on the side! Tabbouleh is a specialty of the Levant region of the Middle East, and it's found in the cuisines of many countries, including Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. It is usually made with bulgar wheat, a chewy grain, plenty of chopped parsley and tomatoes, mint, onion, and a light olive oil dressing. The name is Arabic in origin, from tabbūla.

Example Sentences

Though classic tabbouleh leans summery, with tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs, a seasonal spin on the nutty grain dish turns it into an easy holiday side.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2023

It’s a part of cuisines across the Mediterranean and Western Europe, and a key ingredient in tabbouleh salad, salsa verde, fines herbes blend, and bouquets garnis.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2022

And in tabbouleh, it joins forces with a lot of parsley — or a little parsley, depending on who you ask.

From Salon • May 17, 2022

"It tastes very similar to the iconic tabbouleh salad with a Mediterranean twist if that makes sense. It’s earthy, refreshing and delicious."

From Fox News • Mar. 14, 2022

And how clever to throw in a side of tabbouleh fluffed up with farro.

From Washington Post • Jun. 4, 2020