Skip the kebab shop for these 12 tabouli recipes

No matter the spelling, all can agree this traditionally vegetarian Lebanese salad is a major entertaining and family dinner hit. Have a go at these classic and switched-up versions, with couscous, quinoa and buckwheat.

by delicious. team

delicious. team

Oct 12, 2020

Smashed fried eggs with baba ganoush and tabouli

"I love the savoury side to Middle Eastern breakfasts the most. It makes me feel good; it’s my soul food.” – Tom Walton

Winter tabbouleh with blood-orange dressing

This vegetarian tabbouleh salad recipe will elevate your entertaining game. This is an edited extract from Falastin by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley (Ebury, $49.99).

Cauliflower steaks, white bean puree and almond tabbouleh

Pomegranate and almonds add Middle Eastern flavour to this meat-free midweek meal, says Hayden Quinn.

Grilled eggplant with herb and feta wild rice tabbouleh

Great as a side dish or a stand-alone vegetarian main, says Matt.

Eggplant tabbouleh

“Roast the eggplant slices until they are golden and tender. I like to tear them up by hand and gently mix them through the burghul for rustic appeal”

Fresh ideas

Chicken burrito bowl

(5)

Serves 4

"With a burrito bowl, you can add as many elements as you want (or have available). We’ve chosen black beans and chicken, but you could go with red kidney beans and beef. So many options!" – Lucy Nunes

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Chicken burrito bowl

(5)

Serves 4

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Corn

This summer, pick Australian grown corn with grassy green husks for a fresh addition to your BBQ.

Lamb cutlets with rice tabbouleh and tahini sauce

This recipe is ready and on the table in a manner of minutes. Be sure to save leftover salad for work lunches.

Maple and harissa chicken wings with tabbouleh

These sticky wings are perfect served hot or cold.

Lamb, tzatziki and quinoa tabbouleh kebabs

Lamb, tzatziki and quinoa tabbouleh mini kebabs

Make midweek meals easy and healthy with these lamb tortillas – they are the ultimate finger food!

Freekeh tabbouleh

A fresh tabbouleh salad to match with dinner tonight, or make it the main event.

Tabouli salad

This tabouli salad is delicious on its own, but it’s also fantastic to serve as a side for lamb or fish dishes. The salad will keep for up to three days if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Buckwheat, pomegranate and roasted carrot tabbouleh

Tom Walton's twist on the classic tabbouleh is jam packed full of summer faves like pomegranate, buckwheat and roasted carrots.

Lentil tabbouleh with haloumi

Laced with vibrant Mediterranean flavours and freshly picked herbs, this satisfying salad is high in fibre and gluten-free

Spiced lamb and hummus plate with tabbouleh

This Middle Eastern dish is perfect for entertaining a crowd.

Seared salmon with farro tabbouleh and pomegranate salsa

Salmon, full of essential fatty acids, is the kind of brain food we're totally into. Pair it with this satisfying tabbouleh and you're onto something!