Tex Mex Tabbouleh salad is our take on a classic Mediterranean dish, with a Texas-inspired flair! Enjoy all of the benefits of eating Mediterranean diet staple foods with a fresh but familiar Tex Mex flavor. This salad/side dish pairs well with a variety of foods, including carne asada, grilled chicken, or fish to make a complete meal!
Ingredients
Tabbouleh
- 1/4 cup bulgur dry
- 1 cup fresh parsley minced
- 2 large tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 medium cucumber finely chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno de-seeded and finely chopped
- 2.24 ounce can sliced black olives drained
- 15 ounce no salt added black beans drained and rinsed well
Cilantro Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Garnish
- 2 Tablespoons Extra cilantro chopped
- 1 avocado
- 2 Tablespoons cotija cheese
Servings: 2/3 cup servings
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Instructions
- Prepare bulgur according to package instructions, then transfer to large bowl.
- Mix in parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, jalapeno, black olives and black beans.
- In a mason jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, red onion, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne. Shake or mix well to combine.
- Pour dressing over bulgur and vegetable mix. Stir well to coat, and chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving (tip: longer marination gives better flavor!).
- Garnish salad with above ingredients; chill for at least 2 hours and serve alongside carne asada, kebabs, fish dishes, etc.
Recipe Notes
