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Tabouli Cucumber Salad

Whether you spell it Taboule, Tabbouleh, or Tabouli, this salad is very refreshing. What is great about this recipe is that it has 5 grams of fiber per serving.
NO COOKING NECESSARY!!! EASY & FAST TO MAKE!

First thing first… you have to purchase the correct box of Tabouli. Look for the brand  ‘Near East’. On the box it reads ‘Taboule Mix Wheat Salad’. Make sure to buy the Wheat  Salad, it is the one that has 5 grams of fiber.

Just follow the recipe on the box ‘Greek Taboule Salad’. When I made it, I didn’t have any fresh basil on hand or the feta cheese. You will not want to skip using lemon or olive oil.

Okay, here is how I make it:
1 package/box ‘Wheat Taboule’
1 tsp. olive oil (I use less than the box says)
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tomato, chopped
1 cucumber diced (cucumber a must)
Optional: 2 Tbsp. fresh basil or dehydrated basil
Lettuce, whatever type you prefer. I use Iceberg, Spinach, & Romaine mixed together.

In a large bowl, combine wheat and contents of Spice Sack. Stir in 1 cup boiling water. I nuked the water in the micro for 2 minutes. Cover, let stand 30 minutes in refrigerator.  Do not over mix the Tabouli, it will turn into mush.

In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, tomato, cucumber, & basil.  Spread the cut up lettuce on a plate, add the Tabouli on top of lettuce, then add the  the mixture ingredients on top of it all. I will even squirt extra lemon juice all over.

We have never been big fans of Tabouli or even of lemon juice on salads, I’m telling you, this recipe is quite tasty. :-)

Per Serving (approx. 2 & 1/2 Tbsp.)
Calories 120
Fat 0 grams
Sodium 270 mg
Carbs 21 grams
Fiber 5 grams
Sugar 1 grams
Protein 3 grams