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

This tabbouleh is delicious either at room temperature or slightly chilled.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2023

This tabbouleh finds the ideal balance between satisfying bulgur, cooling vegetables like cucumber and tomato, and zingy herbs and aromatics.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 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

The hummus could use more garlic, the tabbouleh more mint.

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 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