Tabbouleh Recipe

Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh

Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh

Ingredients

YIELD : 4-6

• curly parsley – 4 bunches
• tomatoes – 3 large, finely chopped
• mint leaves – 1 small bunch, leaves only finely sliced
• green onions – 2, finely sliced
• bulgur (fine cracked wheat) – 1/3 cup
• red onion – 1/2 small, finely chopped
• fresh lemon juice – 2 large lemons
• extra virgin olive oil – 1/4 cup
• salt – 2 tsp or to taste
• freshly cracked black pepper – to taste

Method

1. In a small bowl, soak the bulgur fine cracked wheat in water and set aside
2. Finely and gently chop the dry parsley using a sharp knife and add to a large bowl
3. Add sliced mint leaves, green onions & chopped tomatoes
4. Drain the burgul and add to the bowl
5. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt & pepper then mix all the ingredients thoroughly
6. Taste check and adjust the lemon, salt and pepper if needed
7. Serve immediately The salad can also be scooped with romaine lettuce leaves