"Tabbouleh is a refreshing Lebanese salad bursting with finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and bulgur, dressed simply with lemon juice and olive oil. This vibrant, vitamin C-packed dish shines as a starter or mezzeh component. Scoop it up with crisp lettuce leaves for an authentic eating experience."
🥗 Ingredients (9 items)
Method 7 Steps
- 1
Wash the parsley and remove the thick stems. Finely chop the remaining parsley (arrange in small bunches for easier cutting) and set aside.
- 2
Remove the mint leaves from the stems and finely chop them. Add to the parsley.
- 3
Peel and finely dice the onion. Rub with salt and allspice, then add to the parsley.
- 4
Finely dice the tomatoes and add to the mixture.
- 5
Add the lemon juice (to taste), olive oil, salt, and bulgur. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 6
Note: Bulgur is precooked crushed wheat, so it can be added dry or soaked in water beforehand if preferred.
- 7
Serve tabbouleh with whole lettuce leaves on the side to scoop it up, if desired.
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