Tabbouleh with Avocado and Feta Cheese

Tabbouleh with Avocado and Feta Cheese
Tabbouleh with Avocado and Feta Cheese
A growing interest in Middle Eastern food, spurred most likely by the vegetarian movement, brought tabbouleh to the attention of many Americans. It was often served as a side dish at health food restaurants.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Middle Eastern Salad Dairy Herb Vegetable Vegetarian Feta Avocado Fall Bulgur Bon Appétit
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • Carbohydrate 20 g(7%)
  • Cholesterol 11 mg(4%)
  • Fat 26 g(41%)
  • Fiber 8 g(31%)
  • Protein 6 g(11%)
  • Saturated Fat 5 g(26%)
  • Sodium 138 mg(6%)
  • Calories 321

Preparation Combine 1 1/2 cups hot water and bulgur in large bowl. Cover tightly and let stand until bulgur is tender, about 45 minutes. Strain bulgur. Place bulgur in clean dry towel and squeeze out any excess liquid. Return bulgur to bowl. Add tomatoes, parsley, onions, cucumber, radishes, cheese, mint and lemon peel to bulgur. Stir to combine. Whisk oil and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add all but 2 tablespoons dressing to bulgur mixture. Toss to combine. Season tabbouleh to taste with salt and pepper. Add avocado slices to remaining dressing; toss to coat. Mound tabbouleh on platter. Garnish with avocado slices.

Preparation Combine 1 1/2 cups hot water and bulgur in large bowl. Cover tightly and let stand until bulgur is tender, about 45 minutes. Strain bulgur. Place bulgur in clean dry towel and squeeze out any excess liquid. Return bulgur to bowl. Add tomatoes, parsley, onions, cucumber, radishes, cheese, mint and lemon peel to bulgur. Stir to combine. Whisk oil and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add all but 2 tablespoons dressing to bulgur mixture. Toss to combine. Season tabbouleh to taste with salt and pepper. Add avocado slices to remaining dressing; toss to coat. Mound tabbouleh on platter. Garnish with avocado slices.