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Feta and Strawberry Tabouleh #SundaySupper
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Feta and Strawberry Tabouleh

Feta and strawberry tabouleh is a great twist on a Middle Eastern favorite. Florida strawberries brighten the salad, adding color and a welcome sweetness.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy salad recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 211kcal

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • ½ onion sliced very thinly (about 2 ½ oz or 70g)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil

For the salad:

  • 1 cup bulgur wheat
  • ¼ cup green onions just the green part, chopped (about 11/4 oz or 35g)
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 8 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 14 oz strawberries hulled and quartered
  • 7 oz feta crumbled

Instructions

  • In metal or heatproof bowl, cover your bulgur wheat with 1 ¾ cups or 414ml of boiling water and cover the bowl with an upside down plate. Set aside.
  • Next we are going to make the dressing right in the large bowl where we’ll make the salad. Put your thinly sliced onions in a large bowl and pour the lime juice over them. Sprinkle with the salt. Add a few good grinds of fresh black pepper. Let the onions marinate in the lime juice for a few minutes. This helps reduced their pungency and sharpness. Now mix in the olive oil.
  • Chop your green onions finely and set aside.
  • Cut most of the stalks off of the cilantro. (The little narrow stalks near the leaves are fine to leave in.) Wash thoroughly several times and dry in a salad spinner or a dry dishcloth. Chop the leaves and tender stems roughly.
  • Once the bulgur wheat has absorbed all of the water it can, drain it in a strainer and push down on the top to get rid of any excess water. Fluff it with fork and leave it to cool.
  • Now we can assemble the strawberry tabouleh. Add the halved tomatoes to the dressing first, then tip in the cooled bulgur wheat. Stir to coat the wheat with the dressing.
  • Now add the chopped green onions and cilantro and mix well.
  • Finally, add the strawberries and feta and toss gently to combine.

Notes

This tabouleh gets better and better as it sits so you can make it ahead without any problems. It is the only salad I have been known to eat for a day or two after. Sometimes three, if it lasts that long.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 38.3mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1.1mg