Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! I am combining some of my favorite foods together today to bring you another delicious summer salad. This Lentil Tabouleh Salad is so simple to make and is a great make ahead lunch or side.
Traditional Tabouleh salad is packed with heart healthy Mediterranean foods like tomatoes, olive oil, lemon and Bulgar Wheat. I’ve added in lentils to bump up the nutritional value even more. Bulgar Wheat is made from dried and cracked whole wheat kernels thus making it full of protein and fiber. Add in your lentils and this meal becomes a plant based nutritional home run!
You can easily prep this Lentil Tabouleh Salad in advance with a few easy steps. Prepare your Bulgar Wheat and lentils in advance according to the package instructions. I put mine on to simmer while I showered and they were ready to go when I was.
From there you can quickly whip up this bowl of yumminess in just a few minutes. Keys to this great salad are fresh parsley and mint and a high quality olive oil. The tomatoes are so fresh right now and they are just perfect for this salad. I know you are going to love this salad. It’s hearty enough for a meal in itself but versatile enough to use as a side as well.
Lentil Tabouleh Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Cup black lentils
- 1 C Bulgar Wheat
- 2 Cups chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- 1 Cup chopped fresh mint
- 3 Cups tomatoes diced (red and yellow)
- 6 small or 3 large cucumbers diced
- juice of 1-2 lemons
- 1/3 Cup high quality Olive Oil
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Bulgar wheat and lentils separately according to package
- Allow to cool and fluff with fork
- In a large bowl add: lentils and Bulgar wheat
- Mix in tomatoes, cucumbers, mint and parsley
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon
- Season with Kosher Salt and pepper
- Chill to serve
Cooks notes: You can find Bulgar wheat and dried lentils at most chain grocery stores. Using fresh flat leaf parsley and mint is key for taste and texture. I prefer to use Kosher salt in salads for flavor and texture.
Tell me: Have you had Bulgar Wheat? Do you love Tabouleh?
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This looks fantastic! I love tabbouleh salads of any sort. They’re really great for these insanely hot summer months too!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Blueberry BBQ Pork Skewers {Recipe}
Thanks! I love cold salads like this too
I love bulgar! So adding this to my list of Meatless Monday recipes I need to make! Thanks for hosting the link up! This is my first time joining it! 🙂
Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run recently posted…Coconut Coated Thai Tofu
I love Bulgar too and kind of forget about using it. So glad to have you today
Adding mint to anything is so refreshing. I’m a lentil lover over here – this looks delicious!
Sarah @ BucketListTummy recently posted…Creamy Eggplant Veggie Sandwich
Thanks so much! I love to use fresh herbs too as it really does bump up the flavor so much.
Oh yum! I have not cooked with bulgar in awhile so I am excited to try this one:)
Lauren recently posted…Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Great!! I hope you enjoy it too
Love that you added lentils too! Great recipie!!thanks for hosting!
I loved the lentil in there thanks!
Tabouleh is one of my favorite side dishes!! So flavorful and fresh!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! recently posted…7-Ingredient Coconut Curry Seafood Soup [gluten-free + oil-free]
Yes I love it too!
This looks great Deborah! Love the bulgar and lentils combo!
Mary Ellen @VNutrition recently posted…Green Curry
Thanks so much!
This looks like something I’d like to take for lunch! I have to head back to WF–I need a few more things so maybe I’ll pick up some bulgur! I have a ton of tomatoes.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Running with Mother Nature
Oh great I hope you like it!
I’m all over this! Love tabbouleh and the addition of lentils is genius! Happy Meatless Monday my friend!
Thanks so much I hope you enjoy it!
This sounds great! I love tabouleh but I’ve never had it with lentils. That really does seem to make it a complete meal.
Chaitali recently posted…Weekly Review
It adds lots of protein for sure!
Adding lentils to a salad is a great idea. I still have fond memories of your lentil loaf…. hmmmm maybe I will dig out the recipe and make again.
Karen @ Fit in France recently posted…Back in the saddle
OH I forgot about that!
My grandpa makes a great Tabouleh, but this once could give him a run for his money!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…The Best Gluten Free, Vegan Pizza Crust
Well that’s a great compliment!
This sounds delicious. I’ve made something similar using freekah, but I love the idea of adding the lentils for an extra boost. Plus I love tabbouleh! This will be on the menu this week!
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Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy
I have to admit I’ve had a bag of lentils in my cabinet for months and I still haven’t cooked them…too intimidated! This looks like a super flavorful dish!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Philly Marathon Training Week 3 Recap
Don’t be afraid of the lentils! LOL This one is easy
This sounds delicious. I haven’t had tabouleh in ages.Great use of all these tomatoes too!
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Love salads like this! The whole grains really help to keep me full! Love the addition of the fresh mint!
Thanks so much! I love salads like this as well
im loving this tabbouleh salad!! such a classic and always awesome.
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well thanks so much!
Great recipe! I need to give this a try!
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I hope you do!
Pinning! This looks good!
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Great thanks!
This salad looks like it probably gets better the longer it sits! 🙂 Pinned for later!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…August Week Three and the Treadmill!
I agree! It was great the next few days and I’ve already eaten it all 🙂
This looks so delicious. I love plant-based foods and this salad looks not only colorful, but really refreshing!
Thanks so much Mikki!
This looks so refreshing, yet filling! yum!!
Michelle @ Movin’ it with Michelle recently posted…Going on 6 months…
That’s exactly how I would describe it thanks!
This looks like a great salad for the summer. I never cook lentils.
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com recently posted…Runners Caught In The Act!
They are really easy to make I promise 🙂
I don’t think I’ve had either of those things before, but you sure make them look good! I’ll have to try!
Yum!!! I love tabbouleh salad!! I never thought to add lentils though!!!
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It really made it so much more of a meal for me. Hope you enjoy
Best coincidence ever– I was going to make tabouleh this week, and now I have this great recipe to try!
Thank you for hosting! 🙂
Courtney recently posted…Peach Blueberry Crisp
Well that is great timing! Enjoy
Your meatless Monday recipes are totally the best! This sounds so good.
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Ah thanks so much!
Your insta made me want to come right on over! LOVE my tabouleh salads! My ex boyfriend’s family was Lebanese and would make the BEST homemade recipe 🙂
Ah that’s so sweet! I really hope you enjoy this twist on the classic. Thanks for stopping by today
This sounds so good! I haven’t had Tabouleh in quite a while but really enjoy it. Thanks for a great recipe!
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers recently posted…Ultimate Food Rescue Dinner Recap + 5 Ways to Address Food Insecurity
Thanks hope you give it a try
This looks so awesome. I love your Mediterranean dishes.
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Thanks so much Rachel!
wow! The colors look incredible! Another recipe to try!
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Thanks Kim I hope you enjoy it!
YUM– I’ve been on a tomato and cucumber kick– they are so good now!
Laura@Fit Running Mama recently posted…And just like that, we are closing the books on Summer 2016
I know! Loving all the veggies right now
I want to make this right now! Sounds great!
Jenn recently posted…weekly wrap: 8.14 – 8.20
That was kind of the idea 🙂
Ooh, this looks delicious! I have so many tomatoes right now, this would be a perfect use for them! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Karen G. recently posted…Join Me as We Run Around the World!
The tomatoes are so good this summer! Hope you enjoy
Can’t say I’ve ever heard of black lentils, but this salad looks amazing! Great way to use some farmer’s market produce 🙂
Christina recently posted…Whole Wheat Belgian Waffles
You can find the lentils at any grocery store and really any color will work.Hope you like it!
I love parsley so tabouleh has always been a favourite of mine. I love your lentil addition in this – what a delicious way to pack in extra texture and nutrients!
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Well thanks so much!
that salad is gorgeous! i have actually never tried bulgar wheat! thanks for sharing!
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Really?! It’s so good you must give it a try
I love Tabouleh. I like to cut back the amount of parsley and sub with a chopped kale. Now I’m hungry for tabouleh!
jill conyers recently posted…Fall In Love with Taking Care of Yourself
Adding kale is also a great idea!
I’ve never heard of or tried bulgar wheat before. I’ll have to be on the lookout for it at the store.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon Training Log – Weeks 7 and 8
You may have to come over and cook with me one day!
Love a new meatless meal that’s full of protein! Looks yummy.
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Thanks so much hope you enjoy!
Putting lentils with the fresh tomatoes and greens makes for a perfect lunch. That gives me some ideas for other great dishes to pair with lentils.
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Wonderful! Hope you enjoy
That looks perfect for hot days! Yum 🙂
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I think so too!
Your photo makes this recipe irresistible!
jill conyers recently posted…Fall In Love with Taking Care of Yourself
Ah you are too sweet! That was kind of the idea 🙂
yum!! I really need to try cooking more with lentils. I also love summery salads like this with mint or other herbs. side note: can’t believe summer is almost over!
I love these types of salads too so easy to whip up
This looks sooo good! I love how lentils actually fill me up!
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they really do and so healthy!
This was one of my favorite recipes!! So delish! Thanks for linking up to Best of Blogs! Pinned!
Thanks so much! I loved it too and I am going to make it again next week