This Lemon Balm and Summer Veggie Tabouli recipe is one great way to use up some of that Lemon Balm you have taking over your garden. Don't curse it's abundance. Eat it!
Lemon balm is a vastly under used herb in my opinion, which is a shame since many have this prolific plant in their gardens. The herb has a pleasant lemony scent, and to me it tastes like an extremely mild version of oregano (like 10x milder). Lemon Balm is also said to have a natural calming effect on humans, which in our high anxiety society is certainly a beneficial attribute. I just had a small cup of this tabouli and must say I feel rather pleasantly relaxed.
I've shared Lemon Balm recipes a few times in the past, and I'm sure it will make an appearance again here before the summer ends. I also have a lot of easy vegetarian and bulgur recipes too, if that is what you are looking for today.
Serve this summer salad with simple dishes such as Blackened Salmon or Mediterranean Chicken Wraps. It would also be nice on a mezze platter with hummus, marinated labneh balls, pita bread and grilled vegetables. A summer cocktail or fruity iced tea would be good beverage choices.
Lemon Balm and Summer Veggie Tabouli Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup lemon balm finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups tomato chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed/minced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 yellow pepper diced
- ¼ cup sweet onion fine diced
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher or Sea salt
- 3 tbs lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 2 tbs olive oil
- ½ cup wheat bulgur
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients together, roughly in order of appearance. Adding the bulgur last.
- Cover and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours, longer is better, but the bulgur will be tender enough to eat at that point.
Notes
Nutrition
Kathleen says
Never tried Tabouli before, should really branch out and try new things, because it looks delicious.
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
I loved me some tabouli back in the day and I so need to start experimenting more with lemon balm.
HilLesha says
I love salad, mainly Greek salad, but this looks good, too!
Angela says
This looks so incredibly fresh and delicious! I have only cooked tabouli a few times, but you've inspired me to give it another go.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
I never even heard of bulgur or balm…exotic sounding ingredients!
Stefanie says
I bet this would be good with quinoa.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
I've never heard of a few of these ingredients, but it definitely looks unique!
Colleen says
This looks interesting and quite different.
Tricia Nightowlmama says
you take the best food photos Yummm
Elaina- @atimeout4mommy says
My mom always makes Tabouli! Love this stuff!
courtney says
I have never heard of lemon balm but just googled it 😉 I have to try this - love the beautiful colors!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
I've only ever known lemon balm to be used in therapeutic applications -- had no idea it was edible!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
It looks really delicious!
Tammy says
Could you substitute Quinoa for the bulgar? I have some sitting in my pantry waiting to be used up... LOL.
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
This is so FRESH and loaded with flavours. A perfect summer salad.
Leilani says
I've never had a Tabouli salad before, but my husband and I are trying to incorporate more salads into our dinners, so I'll have to bookmark this.
Lisa says
This looks amazing!
Marcie W. says
I'm going to have to share lemon balm with my husband in case he isn't aware of it already. I really have a thing for Mediterranean food and tabouli would be great on a hot summer day!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
Woo hoo, I love that you used lemon balm! I should plant some in my garden too, but I know how that stuff spreads like crazy...
Donna says
This looks delightful.... fresh, summery, and filling at the same time. Yum!
Maryann says
looks lovely as usual.
Jenn says
Yum! I have Quinoa on hand. Think that would work instead of wheat Bulgur?
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
This salad looks amazing!
Nightowlmama says
looks tasty thanks for sharing
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
YUM, this dish looks so fresh and the colors just pop out at you!