Dr. Monas Authentic Tabouli recipe. Tabouli is a family classic in my house, straight from my Mediterranean roots, and with summer in full swing, this antioxidant-packed salad can be especially delicious on a hot day.  Traditional tabouli is all curly parsley and a bit of bulgur, the opposite of what you often get at the deli, which is usually all bulgur with a sprinkle of curly parsley.  I sometimes substitute green curly kale if I want to make a big batch since that will last longer, and not get as soggy as parsley after a day or two.