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Ingredients

Tabbouleh
1/4 cup bulgur dry
1 cup fresh parsley minced
2 large tomatoes finely chopped
1 medium cucumber finely
chopped
1 large red bell pepper finely
chopped
1 large green bell pepper finely
chopped
1 jalapeno de-seeded and finely
chopped
2.24 ounce can sliced black
olives drained
15 ounce no salt added black
beans drained and rinsed well
Cilantro Lime Dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
Tex Mex Tabbouleh
1/4 cup lime juice
2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
APRIL 24, 2024 BY DINNER TONIGHT
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup red onion finely
Tex Mex Tabbouleh salad is our take on a classic Mediterranean dish, chopped
with a Texas-inspired flair! Enjoy all of the benefits of eating 1/2 teaspoon salt

Mediterranean diet staple foods with a fresh but familiar Tex Mex 1/2 teaspoon pepper
flavor. This salad/side dish pairs well with a variety of foods, including 1/4 teaspoon cumin
carne asada, grilled chicken, or fish to make a complete meal! 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Garnish
2 Tablespoons Extra cilantro
Instructions
chopped
1 avocado
1. Prepare bulgur according to package instructions, then transfer to
2 Tablespoons cotija cheese
large bowl.
2. Mix in parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, jalapeno, black
olives and black beans.
3. In a mason jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic,
red onion, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne. Shake or mix well to
combine.

4. Pour dressing over bulgur and vegetable mix. Stir well to coat, and
chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving (tip: longer
marination gives better flavor!).
5. Garnish salad with above ingredients; chill for at least 2 hours and
serve alongside carne asada, kebabs, fish dishes, etc.