Green tabbouleh with asparagus, avocado, mint and lots of lemon juice.
This lovely vibrant green tabbouleh is loaded with fresh ingredients and lots of flavours, and it only takes a few minutes to put together. It’s a light yet filling meal, that’s perfect as a refreshing spring main or side. This green tabbouleh will keep well in the fridge for a few days, so you can also bring it to picnics and potlucks, or to work as lunch. If you are an asparagus fan, this salad is an absolute must for you.
I’ve talked about this a few times already, but it haven’t changed a bit so I have to say it again: I’m totally obsessed with asparagus. If I could, I would eat it every single day. Unfortunately it’s not possible right now (life goals!!!), but I still manage to eat a few kilos a week when it’s in season. Asparagus is great raw, cooked, roasted and grilled, it’s amazing with pasta, gnocchi, quinoa and millet, and it makes the worlds best green soup. And of course any salad with asparagus is just out of this world! This green tabbouleh became one of my new obsessions these days too, I have made a few different versions and they are all super tasty. If you can get your hands on wild garlic, definitely add some to this salad, asparagus and wild garlic are crazy good together!
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Green Tabbouleh with Asparagus and Avocado
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2-4 1x
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp couscous or bulgur
- 400 g/14 oz green asparagus (about 25 pieces)
- 4 scallions
- 1 avocado
- 3 cups of arugula
- 1/3 cup of fresh mint
- 1/3 cup of garden cress
- 1/3 cup of parsley
- 2 lemons, juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, I prefer to keep it oil-free)
- salt, pepper
Instructions
- Place couscous or bulgur in a large bowl and add about 6 tablespoons of warm water. Cover, let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Meanwhile cut asparagus into bite size pieces and heat a nonstick pan over high heat. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Chop scallions, arugula, parsley and mint, slice avocado thinly and add to couscous/bulgur. Add cooked asparagus, garden cress, lemon juice and olive oil, if using, then season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well and serve immediately or chilled. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Vegan
Green is my favourite colour! This looks so springy and delicious, Evi.
Thanks, Angie! I love green too <3
So green and fresh! Tabboulehs are always so refreshing! I do love the flavor of asparagus, but it destroys my stomach 🙁 I can only have a tiny amount and very rarely ….sad!
So sorry to hear that! Luckily my stomach has no problem with asparagus, so I can eat it abundantly. Do you have problems with white asparagus too?
I love asparagus in all forms! Roasted, sautéed, raw… it’s all delicious! I would love this salad 🙂
Same with me 😉
Im loving how green and vibrant this tabbouleh recipe is Evi! Summer is definitely on the way!
Thanks, Lucie!
What a lovely and healthy greenish recipe Evi. Love to have whatever is there on the plate.
Thanks, Puja!
I love tabbouleh but I have never added this many greens. It looks wonderful for spring. I recently made this dish for my friends.
I hope you liked it, Balvinder 🙂