Tabbouleh

Name: Tabbouleh
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fine bulgur wheat, soaked; 1/2 cup boiling water; 2 bunches flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 2 ripe tomatoes, finely diced; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp ground allspice

A bright Lebanese herb salad built on mountains of fresh flat-leaf parsley and mint, with fine bulgur, diced tomatoes, and a lemony olive oil dressing. Refreshing and vibrant.

20 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

LebaneseSaladNo-CookVeganMediterraneanHigh FiberHalal-friendlyNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1/4 cup fine bulgur wheat, soaked
1/2 cup boiling water
2 bunches flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
4 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground allspice

Instructions

1

Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over 1/4 cup fine bulgur wheat and let soak for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain any excess water and fluff.
2

Finely chop 2 bunches flat-leaf parsley and 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves. The herbs should make up the bulk of the salad.
3

Combine the soaked bulgur, parsley, mint, 2 finely diced ripe tomatoes, and 4 finely chopped green onions in a large bowl.
4

Whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp ground allspice.
5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
6

Let rest 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld, then taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Questions

Can I make Tabbouleh gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup fine bulgur wheat, soaked. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Tabbouleh ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Tabbouleh?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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