Winter Tabbouleh with Clementine Thyme Dressing

This Winter Tabbouleh with Clementine Thyme Dressing is a bright and healthy salad that is great for cooler weather. It has all the traditional ingredients for tabbouleh plus clementines that are in season and a dressing made of citrusy thyme that gives it a great flavor boost. The crunch from the pomegranate seeds and toasted almonds makes it a great side dish or light meal for winter get-togethers.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 2 clementines, peeled and segmented
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the dressing:
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh clementine juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Place the bulgur wheat in a heatproof bowl and pour the boiling water over it

Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit for about 20 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and has absorbed all the water

Fluff the cooked bulgur with a fork and let it cool to room temperature

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, clementine segments, pomegranate seeds, chopped parsley, chopped mint, chopped red onion, and toasted almonds

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, clementine juice, fresh thyme leaves, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until well combined

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed

Chill the Winter Tabbouleh in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together

Serve the salad cold, garnished with extra clementine segments and fresh mint leaves

Enjoy your Winter Tabbouleh with Clementine Thyme Dressing!