Ceviche-Style Tabbouleh Salad with Tahini Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A vibrant tabbouleh salad featuring herbed bulgur and fresh vegetables tossed in a creamy tahini lime dressing, inspired by Israeli ceviche combinations. This Israeli-inspired salad recipe (vegan, gluten free option), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs fine bulgur wheat, boiling water, parsley, finely chopped into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup fine bulgur wheat
• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2-3 tbsp water (to thin dressing)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 3/4 cup fine bulgur wheat in a large bowl. Pour 1 1/4 cups boiling water over it, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let soak for 20 minutes until tender. Drain any excess water by pressing bulgur through a fine sieve.
2. Step 2: To the bulgur, add 1 1/2 cups finely chopped parsley, 1/2 cup chopped mint, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 cup diced cucumber, and 4 thinly sliced green onions. Toss gently to combine.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup tahini, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, and 1/8 tsp red chili flakes (if using). Add 2-3 tbsp water gradually until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
4. Step 4: Pour the tahini lime dressing over the tabbouleh mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.