Best Parsley Mint And Watercress Salad With Garlic Recipes

TABOULI SALAD RECIPE

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Traditional tabouli salad recipe with parsley, mint, bulgur wheat, finely chopped vegetables and a zesty dressing. Recipe with step-by-step photos.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat
4 firm Roma tomatoes, very finely chopped
1 English cucumber (hothouse cucumber), very finely chopped
2 bunches parsley, part of the stems removed, washed and well-dried, very finely chopped
12-15 fresh mint leaves, stems removed, washed, well-dried, very finely chopped
4 green onions, white and green parts, very finely chopped
Salt
3-4 tbsp lime juice (lemon juice, if you prefer)
3-4 tbsp Early Harvest extra virgin olive oil
Romaine lettuce leaves to serve, optional

Steps:

Wash the bulgur wheat and soak it in water for 5-7 minute. Drain very well (squeeze the bulgur wheat by hand to get rid of any excess water). Set aside.
Very finely chop the vegetables, herbs and green onions as indicated above. Be sure to place the tomatoes in a colander to drain excess juice.
Place the chopped vegetables, herbs and green onions in a mixing bowl or dish. Add the bulgur and season with salt. Mix gently.
Now add the the lime juice and olive oil and mix again.
For best results, cover the tabouli and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. If you like, serve the tabouli with a side of pita and romaine lettuce leaves, which act as wraps or "boats" for the tabouli.
Other appetizers to serve next to tabouli salad:Hummus; Baba Ganoush; or Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Sugar 8.5 g, Sodium 396.3 mg, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

PARSLEY, MINT AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH GARLIC

Parsley, Mint and Watercress Salad With Garlic image

One of the most popular greens in Mexico, peppery watercress joins here with the fresh tastes of parsley and mint; an exotic and interesting combination that is also a good way to use up any excess herbs in your garden. Parboiling the garlic mellows its sharpness and heightens the earthy flavor and buttery consistency.

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

regular table salt
1 head garlic, separated into cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, about 1/4 lb, stemmed (Italian)
1 bunch of fresh mint, about 1/4 pound, stemmed
2 bunches watercress, about 10 oz total weight, stemmed

Steps:

Bring a small saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil and add table salt to taste. Add the garlic and parboil for about 3 minutes to soften slightly and mellow the flavor. Drain and let cool.
Place the cooled garlic in a small bowl and add the oil, lemon juice, sea salt and pepper. Whisk to dissolve the sea salt and form a dressing.
In a salad bowl, combine the parsley, mint and watercress. Drizzle the dressing over the greens and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.8, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 393.4, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.9