Corn tabbouleh
May 26, 2014 • Category: Salads
Easy to a fault; I made this when I really was in no mood to cook; I conceded I’d soak some bulgur and chop a bunch of parsley (it had been washed and dried and waiting in the fridge, wrapped in kitchen towels and a plastic bag for at least 3 days). I was worried the parsley would turn yellowish and would have to be dumped.
This salad turned out delicious, to my great surprise. Chopped Italian (Lebanese) parsley, bulgur (soaked for 10 minutes in near boiling water), drained, a can of corn, and a smattering of spices. The key is to dress it with the classic fresh lemon juice and olive oil.
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups chopped Italian parsley
1 can (14 oz) corn, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup fine bulgur #1, soaked in near-boiling water for 10 minutes then drained well (press on it)
Dressing: 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
salt, to taste
pinch of red pepper powder
pinch of cumin
1. Place the chopped parsley, (very well) drained bulgur and drained corn in a bowl; add the dressing ingredients and combine gently. Serve.
The pomegranate trees are in full bloom now.
Comments
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Devaki@weaveflavors says:
Hi Joumana,
Another winner! What lovely refreshing flavors and perfect for the summer. Don’t you just love it when it comes together simply and wonderfully!
Adding this to my potluck list for the month. Thanks!!!
ciao, Devaki
On May 26, 2014 at 1:02 pm
Rosa says:
That is a great combination. This tabbouleh looks fantastic.
Cheers,
Rosa
On May 26, 2014 at 1:10 pm
Nadege says:
Easy, lovely, healthy meal!
On May 26, 2014 at 1:55 pm
Raymond says:
Canned corn? Tsk, Tsk, Tsk …
Remmenants of WWII.
On May 26, 2014 at 1:58 pm
Cowen Park Kitchen says:
Looks like a great recipe to make when it’s hot out!
On May 26, 2014 at 5:16 pm
Velva says:
What an interesting twist on tabbouleh. It would never occur to me to use corn. Corn is starting to come into season and would be delightful.
On May 26, 2014 at 6:31 pm
Kathy says:
Joumana, What a wonderful take on the traditional tabbouleh. I can’t wait to give it a try! It looks and sounds so tasty!
On May 26, 2014 at 7:54 pm
Chaya says:
This is such a refreshing dish. It is the corn that sold it to me.
On May 28, 2014 at 6:41 am
Oui, Chef says:
So creative….AND pretty. Bet it was delicious!
On May 30, 2014 at 3:35 pm
KabulKitchen says:
Such pretty colors and plating! My aunties in California have pomegranate trees, so wonderful 🙂
On June 5, 2014 at 7:10 pm