This Mediterranean tabbouleh brings together everything good about the Andalusian summer: freshness, lightness, and flavor. It incorporates Aceitunas Torrent sliced black olives (Córdoba), whole wheat couscous, chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a dressing of EVOO and lemon. It is perfect as a cold main dish, a side for grilled fish, or to take in a lunchbox.
COOKING NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS
- Perfect texture: fluff the couscous with a fork; if it becomes compact, add 1–2 tablespoons of EVOO and loosen again
- More protein: add diced fresh cheese or shredded grilled chicken breast.
- Andalusian citrus: replace part of the lemon with sherry vinegar for a rounder profile.
- Mild heat: a few slices of fresh chili or a pinch of hot paprika
- Crunchy touch: Marcona almonds or chopped pistachios just before serving
- For events/catering: serve in individual cups with an extra olive slice on top.
- Sustainability: prioritize local and seasonal produce; Torrent olives guarantee traceability and consistency of flavor
VARIATIONS (DIETS AND OCCASIONS)
- Gluten-free: replace couscous with well-rinsed and cooked quinoa (let it cool).
- Low-carb: substitute couscous with raw grated cauliflower (“cauliflower rice”), dress and let rest for 20 min
- 100% vegan: the recipe already is; boost protein with edamame or more chickpeas.
- Kids-friendly: reduce onion and mint, and cut ingredients into small cubes.
STORAGE
- Refrigerator: in an airtight container, up to 48 hours.
- Do not freeze: cucumber and herbs lose texture
- Meal prep: keep the dressing separate and mix just before serving if you need maximum freshness.
PRESENTATION AND PAIRINGS
- Presentation: wide white ceramic dish; decorate with black olive slices, mint leaves, and a drizzle of EVOO.
- Pairing:
- Bebidas sin alcohol: agua con limón y hierbabuena, té frío.
- Wines: fino from Montilla-Moriles or a young Andalusian white; for red, a fresh garnacha at 12–14 °C
Tabulé mediterráneo con aceitunas negras y garbanzos
Este tabulé mediterráneo reúne todo lo bueno del verano andaluz: frescura, ligereza y sabor. Integra aceitunas negras Aceitunas Torrent en rodajas (Córdoba), cuscús integral, garbanzos, hierbas frescas y un aliño de AOVE y limón.
Cuisine: Mediterránea
Keywords: Marruecos
Recipe Yield: 4
Calories: 420
Preparation Time: 15
Cooking Time: 5
Total Time: 25
Recipe Ingredients:
- 160 g de cuscús integral (o bulgur fino)
- 200 ml de agua caliente o caldo vegetal bajo en sal
- 200 g de garbanzos cocidos (enjuagados y escurridos)
- 80 g de aceitunas negras Aceitunas Torrent en rodajas
- 1 tomate grande (o 200 g de tomate pera), en cubitos
- ½ pepino tipo español, en cubitos (sin semillas si lo prefieres)
- ¼ cebolla morada muy picada (o 2 cebolletas)
- Manojo pequeño de perejil fresco, finamente picado
- 8–10 hojas de hierbabuena o menta, picadas
- Aliño: 40 ml de AOVE, Zumo de 1 limón (≈ 2–3 cucharadas), ½ cucharadita de comino molido, Sal marina y pimienta negra al gusto
Recipe Instructions:
Hidrata el cuscús:
Pica y prepara los frescos:
Mezcla con mimo:


