Chickpea Tabbouleh

This chickpea tabbouleh recipe is a fun and filling twist on a classic dish! Traditionally, tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern dish made of fresh tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, onion, and bulgar wheat, but I’ve mixed things up to create a gluten-free version that really hits the spot.

Tabbouleh is typically served as a side dish or a mezze but has become an increasingly popular ethnic food in Western Cultures. Using bulgar wheat is an inexpensive way to make a big batch of food to serve a crowd, but swapping the bulgar wheat for chickpeas not only makes the recipe gluten-free but helps amp up the plant-based protein content. When it comes to chickpeas, you can make your own at home by soaking them and boiling them until they are soft, much like you would cook rice, or use a canned version instead. When it comes to canned chickpeas, opt for low-sodium versions, and be sure to strain the chickpeas and give them a cook rinse before adding them to your cooking.

This tabbouleh salad can be served as part of a larger spread or BBQ, and it also stores very well in the fridge making it the perfect dinner side dish or make-ahead lunch.

More Mediterranean Salad Recipes:

• Mediterranean Lentil Salad
• Mediterranean Couscous Salad
• Mediterranean Orzo Salad

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Chickpea Tabbouleh

Author: Stephanie Kay

A gluten-free take on a classic tabbouleh, this chickpeas tabbouleh is rich in fibre and plant-based protein.

• Author: Stephanie Kay
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Category: Salads
• Method: By Hand
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Ingredients

• 19oz can chickpeas, strained and rinsed
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Finely chop the vegetable.  Chop the tomatoes, cucumber and spring onion into small bite-size pieces. I like to remove some of the seeds from the tomatoes in order to limit some of the excess liquid in the salad.
2. Finely chop the mint and parsley, the smaller the better.
3. Add the chopped vegetables and herbs to a large bowl.
4. Dress the salad with olive oil and lemon juice, and toss until everything is well combined.
5. Sprinkle with sea salt and adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 258 calories
• Sugar: 5 grams
• Fat: 17 grams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams
• Fiber: 7 grams
• Protein: 7 grams