Alberta Co-op Grocery

Melon Tabouli

Tabouli shouts summer with its refreshing mint and parsley, sour lemon and nutty bulgur wheat. Here, sweet honeydew melon takes the place of the traditional cucumbers and tomatoes for a delicious twist.

CoursePicnic, Side
CuisineMediterranean

Servings	Prep Time
6-8	30-40minutes

Servings	Prep Time
6-8	30-40minutes

Ingredients

3/4cup bulgar
1cup boiling water
1 large bunch curly parsleywashed and finely chopped
2cups melonseeded, peeled, and diced
1bunch scallionssliced thin
2tablespoons fresh mintminced
1/4cup lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper
pinch cayenne peper
1/2cup diced red bell pepperoptional for garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl, pour the boiling water over the bulgur and let it sit for 15-20 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender. Allow the bulgur to cool. Mix the parsley, melon, scallions, mint, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl. Toss with the cooled bulgur. Garnish with diced red pepper.