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Traditional Tabbouleh

A refreshing and healthy Lebanese salad packed with fresh herbs.

Prep
20 min
Cook
0 min
Time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
150
Level
Easy
Heat
Mild
Region
lbnan
Traditional Tabbouleh
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches parsley
  • 1/2 bunch fresh mint
  • 3 spring onions
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1/2 tea glass fine bulgur
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Soak the fine bulgur in a small amount of hot water and let it swell.

  2. 2

    Finely chop the parsley and mint with a knife.

  3. 3

    Dice the spring onions and tomatoes into small cubes.

  4. 4

    Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

  5. 5

    Add olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, then mix well.

  6. 6

    Let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Note. Dry the parsley thoroughly after washing to prevent the salad from becoming watery.

Questions

Which bulgur should be used for tabbouleh?

Fine-grade bulgur, often labeled for kofte or kisir, should be used.

Can tabbouleh be prepared in advance?

Yes, but adding the dressing just before serving yields better results.

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