Aunt Rocky’s Gluten Free Low Carb Tabbouleh

Make sure parsley and mint are clean and dry before starting. Either strip from stems and lay out to dry, or use paper towels to get the leaves as dry as possible before starting. Larger stems should be removed from parsley. Leaves should be removed from mint so there are no stems.

Slice entire bunch of parsley leaves into thin slices. Place in large mixing bowl.

Slice mint leaves into thin strips. Add to the salad bowl.

Dice tomatoes, add to salad. Slice the green onions very thin, using both the whites and greens. Add to salad.

Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small measuring cup or bowl. Whisk together, pour over salad. Toss salad and serve.

Due to the relative fragility of the herbs, this salad is best served immediately, or at least the same day it’s made. I use curly parsley in place of flat leaf because in my house I’m the only one eating it, and I want it to last several days.

Yields 8 servings of approximately 3/4 cup each.

Notes:
1. Traditional tabbouleh is made with flat leaf parsley. I used curly leaf parsley so it would hold up better as leftovers. If you are serving to a large group, use flat leaf parsley for a more authentic taste and texture.

2. If you can’t find ripe Roma tomatoes, use any firm ripe tomato, but place into a strainer and allow the tomato juice to drain before adding to the salad.

Tip: Some versions of Tabbouleh include cucumber. From my research it appeared this is a regional preference. I opted to omit it to keep carbs as low as possible.

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Calories 132, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 40 mg, Potassium 230 mg, Total Carbohydrate 5 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Net Carbs 3 g, Sugars 2 g, Protein 3 g. Macros: 82% fat, 9% protein, 9% carbs.

© July 24, 2017 Roxana Lopez for Aunt Rocky’s

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