Preserved Lime Tabbouleh Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
55%
Preserved Lime Tabbouleh Salad
45 min.
6
234kcal

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Imagine a vibrant medley of flavors and textures that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body. This Preserved Lime Tabbouleh Salad perfectly embodies that idea! Bursting with fresh ingredients like crisp cucumbers, juicy plum tomatoes, and hearty chickpeas, this dish is a wholesome side that will elevate any meal.

What sets this tabbouleh apart is the unique addition of quick preserved limes, lending a zestiness that revitalizes the classic Middle Eastern staple. The combination of freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, olives, and a bright dressing made from olive oil and freshly squeezed lime juice creates a refreshing symphony of tastes. Not only does this salad shine as a delightful starter or snack, but it is also a powerhouse of nutrition. With a health score of 55, it offers a balanced combination of protein and fiber while remaining vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free.

With just 45 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up this colorful dish that serves six people—or keeps beautifully for meal prepping during the week. Whether you’re serving it at a family gathering or simply treating yourself to a nutritious bowl, this salad is sure to impress. Dive into the world of bold flavors and let this Preserved Lime Tabbouleh Salad be the star of your culinary adventures!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cup bulgur uncooked
  • 14 ounce chickpeas rinsed drained canned (garbanzo beans)
  • cup cucumber english chopped
  • 0.8 cup flat-leaf parsley fresh chopped
  • teaspoon garlic minced
  • tablespoons kalamata olives pitted coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  •  quarters preserved limes finely chopped quick
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.8 cup plum tomatoes seeded chopped
  • 0.3 cup shallots finely chopped
  • Dash sugar 
  • 1.5 cups water hot
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. Combine bulgur and 1 1/2 cups hot water in a medium bowl; let stand 1 hour.
  2. Drain.
  3. Combine bulgur, cucumber, and next 5 ingredients (through chickpeas) in a large bowl.
  4. Combine oil and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.
  5. Pour dressing over bulgur mixture; toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories234kcal
Protein11.58%
Fat33.88%
Carbs54.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.57
Glycemic Load
10.25
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.916521663251%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
10.28mg
Naringenin
0.99mg
Apigenin
16.17mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
1.16mg
Quercetin
0.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:233.79kcal
11.69%
Fat:9.42g
14.49%
Saturated Fat:1.27g
7.94%
Carbohydrates:34.11g
11.37%
Net Carbohydrates:25.08g
9.12%
Sugar:2.7g
3%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:455.45mg
19.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.24g
14.48%
Vitamin K:133.43µg
127.08%
Manganese:1.37mg
68.69%
Fiber:9.03g
36.1%
Vitamin C:24.27mg
29.42%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
24.22%
Vitamin A:940.36IU
18.81%
Magnesium:70.91mg
17.73%
Phosphorus:150.7mg
15.07%
Copper:0.26mg
12.98%
Iron:2.33mg
12.92%
Folate:45.94µg
11.48%
Potassium:398.53mg
11.39%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.78%
Vitamin B3:1.66mg
8.3%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.72%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.59%
Calcium:65.38mg
6.54%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.35%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.77%
Selenium:2.25µg
3.22%
Source:My Recipes