# Tabbouleh, Chickpea & Grilled Halloumi

Herby bulgur wheat tabbouleh with chickpeas and golden grilled halloumi — a Middle Eastern lunch plate.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/tabbouleh-chickpea-halloumi
- Meal: Lunch
- Time: Under 30
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 5 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Goals: Protein, Steady energy, Gut comfort, Bone health
- Eating styles: Vegetarian, High-protein

## Why It Fits

Tabbouleh is a herb-forward salad that practically makes itself; halloumi adds protein, calcium, and a salty, satisfying char.

## Ingredients

- 150g bulgur wheat, cooked
- 1 tin chickpeas, drained
- Large bunch flat-leaf parsley
- Small bunch mint
- 3 tomatoes, finely chopped
- ½ cucumber, diced
- 200g halloumi, sliced
- Juice of 1.5 lemons, 3 tbsp olive oil

## Steps

1. Fluff cooked bulgur; cool.
2. Chop parsley and mint finely.
3. Mix bulgur, herbs, tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, lemon, and oil; season.
4. Grill halloumi slices 2 min per side.
5. Serve tabbouleh with halloumi on top.

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.