Tabbouleh with feta cheese and avocado
4 servings
55 minutes
Tabbouleh with feta cheese and avocado is a refreshing salad embodying the traditions of Arab cuisine. The roots of this dish go back to ancient times when tabbouleh was a simple meal for Bedouins combining fresh herbs and bulgur. In this version, the classic recipe is enriched with creamy notes of feta and the delicate buttery texture of avocado. Tabbouleh impresses with its rich flavors — the tanginess of lemon juice, the freshness of parsley and mint, and the mild spiciness of radish and cucumber. It pairs perfectly with light meat and fish dishes, is suitable for vegetarians, and is a great choice for a summer picnic or hearty lunch. This salad not only satisfies but also invigorates, bringing flavor harmony and the aroma of Eastern spices to the table.
1
Finely chop the radish, peeled tomatoes, and cucumber. Mince the green onion, feta cheese, parsley, mint, and the zest of half a lemon. Remove the skin from the avocado, discard the pits, and slice the flesh.
- Plum tomatoes: 340 g
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Radish: 4 pieces
- Green onions: 4 stems
- Feta cheese: 0.5 glass
- Parsley: 1 bunch
- Mint: 20 g
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Avocado: 2 pieces
2
Pour hot water over bulgur (one and a half cups is enough), cover, and let it sit for forty-five minutes — the grains will absorb the water and become soft.
- Bulgur: 0.5 glass
3
Drain in a colander, spread bulgur on a clean towel and pat dry, then mix with tomatoes, cucumber, radish, cheese, lemon zest, and herbs.
- Bulgur: 0.5 glass
- Plum tomatoes: 340 g
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Radish: 4 pieces
- Feta cheese: 0.5 glass
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Parsley: 1 bunch
- Mint: 20 g
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and lemon juice, adding salt and pepper. Dress the avocado with two tablespoons of the mixture and drizzle the rest over the bulgur, mixing well.
- Olive oil: 6 tablespoons
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Serve the tabbouleh on plates, adding a few spoonfuls of avocado to each portion.
- Avocado: 2 pieces