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Salmon Tabbouleh Bowls

Salmon Tabbouleh Bowls

with Cilantro & Creamy Feta Sauce
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
820 kcal
Protein
40g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Fish

We’re big fans of the ubiquitous grain bowl, but we have to admit: This one’s extra special. It’s a one-bowl feast that’s positively bursting with Middle Eastern–inspired flavors. The base is cucumber, tomato, scallions, cilantro, and feta with lemony bulgur—a hearty whole grain that’s long been a staple of both Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Topping the bowl, there’s harissa-spiced chicken and a drizzle of creamy feta sauce. It doesn’t get much better than this!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 unit

Mini Cucumber

1 unit

Tomato

2 unit

Scallions

¼ ounce

Cilantro

1 unit

Lemon

½ cup

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Wheat)

1 tablespoon

Harissa Powder

1.5 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

½ cup

Feta Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

10 ounce

Salmon

(Contains: Fish)

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

Olive Oil

per serving
Calories820 kcal
Fat55 g
Saturated Fat13 g
Carbohydrate42 g
Sugar4 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein40 g
Cholesterol120 mg
Sodium870 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Zester
Small pot
Small Bowl
Paper Towel
Medium Pan
Large Bowl
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Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Wash and dry produce. • Zest and quarter lemon. Trim and finely dice cucumber. Finely dice tomato. Trim and thinly slice scallions. Finely chop cilantro.

Cook Bulgur
2

• In a small pot, combine bulgur, 1 cup water, 1⁄2 tsp harissa powder (you’ll use more later), and 1⁄2 tsp salt. (For 4 servings, use 2 cups water, 1 tsp harissa powder, and 1 tsp salt.) Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until water has absorbed and bulgur is tender, 12-15 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to use in step 5.

Make Feta Sauce
3

• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, 2 TBSP feta (4 TBSP for 4 servings), and a large drizzle of olive oil. (You’ll use the remaining feta later.) Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook Chicken
4

• Pat chicken* dry with paper towels. Season all over with 1⁄2 tsp harissa powder (1 tsp for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. (Use more harissa powder if you like things spicy.) • Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a medium pan (use a large pan for 4) over medium- high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. TIP: If chicken begins to brown too quickly, lower heat to medium. • Transfer to a cutting board to rest, 5 minutes.

Pat salmon* dry with paper towels. Swap in salmon for chicken; cook (skin sides down) until skin is crisp, 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook until cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.

Make Tabbouleh
5

• Meanwhile, squeeze juice from half a lemon into a large bowl. Whisk in lemon zest, 2 TBSP olive oil, and 1⁄4 tsp salt. (For 4 servings, use juice from 1 whole lemon, 4 TBSP olive oil, and 1⁄2 tsp salt.) • If necessary, drain any excess water from cooked bulgur; stir bulgur into bowl with dressing along with cucumber, tomato, scallions, half the cilantro, and remaining feta. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Finish & Serve
6

• Thinly slice chicken crosswise. • Divide tabbouleh between bowls or plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle with feta sauce and sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Serve salmon atop tabbouleh (no need to slice!).

Salmon is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Fresh and flavorful combination, with the lemon adding a delightful zest to the dish 🍋.
  • Ease of prep: First-time salmon cooks felt confident, with crispy skin and moist interior easily achieved.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding parsley for extra freshness; some found it enhanced the tabbouleh's taste.
  • Portions: Some had surplus tabbouleh after the salmon was finished; consider adjusting ratios when serving.
  • Substitutions: Many enjoyed the salmon option, finding it gave an extra dimension to the meal.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

D
David HarmonCooked for 4 people
|Aug 16, 2025

First time in my life that I actually felt confident that I hadn't overcooked salmon, and the bowl was delicious. The ratio of meat to non-meat does make it a bit tricky to serve, as I found myself with a lot of surplus bulgur-veggie mix after the family had finished all of the salmon.

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Alice BeckmanCooked for 2 people
|Aug 13, 2025

Just the right amount of spice and the tabbouleh tasted the way I like. Salmon substitute for chicken gave it an extra dimension.

C
Catherine GonzalezCooked for 4 people
|Oct 7, 2025

Very flavorful, filling and well rounded meal. Salmon skin comes out crispy while the inside remained moist.

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Liana ParadiseCooked for 2 people
|Oct 14, 2025

Recommend parsley in addition to or instead of cilantro. Lots of parsley. Plus a little tomato. I had both on hand and added to the tabbouleh, really good. I think better than cilantro alone.

M
Michelle BennettCooked for 2 people
|Oct 10, 2025

This really deserves four stars but the cucumber was mushy and I couldn't use it. Fortunately I had one in the refrigerator. My husband really liked the way the salmon was seasoned and cooked.

C
Craig RamseyCooked for 4 people
|Oct 8, 2025

Super tasty! I'd love to know the brand of Harissa powder that was included in this meal kit.

S
Shirley HaleyCooked for 2 people
|Oct 23, 2025

Great flavors! I love the ancient grains and this combo was well done!

S
Sharon OliverCooked for 4 people
|Aug 12, 2025

Pretty dang good. Fun. Great with the salmon. Not too complex to cook!

W
WENDILEE LEBLANCCooked for 4 people
|Aug 20, 2025

Lemon spritzed over the plate totally made the meal. Delicious.

B
Bryn BurlingameCooked for 2 people
|Aug 11, 2025

Loved being able to make this with salmon. It was fantastic!

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