Pomegranate-Glazed Tabbouleh with Fresh Herbs

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A vibrant parsley and bulgur salad with a tangy pomegranate dressing, fresh herbs, and juicy tomatoes, perfect for a light lunch or side dish. This Middle Eastern-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs bulgur, water, cucumber 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 250 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.

Prep: 20 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur in a bowl and pour 1 cup hot water over it. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. Step 2: Drain excess water from bulgur and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup finely diced cucumber, 1 cup finely diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint to the bulgur.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp salt until emulsified.
  5. Step 5: Pour dressing over bulgur mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Step 6: Just before serving, sprinkle with 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds.

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