Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is one of the most famous salads of the Middle East, and in Lebanon, considered its homeland, the main ingredient is not bulgur, but parsley. In classic tabbouleh, there are so many greens that the salad looks more like a dish made of fresh herbs.

Ingredients

• Fine bulgur 1 small tea glass (armudu glass)
• Olive oil 5 tbsp
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Parsley 2 bunches
• Tomatoes 2 pcs
• Green onion 1 bunch
• Fresh mint leaves 1 handful
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Method

1. 1.Place the bulgur in a bowl and add lemon juice and olive oil.
2. 2.Mix and let it sit for 20–30 minutes so the bulgur softens and absorbs the flavors.
3. 3.Finely chop the parsley, green onions, and mint.
4. 4.Dice the tomatoes into small cubes (if they are too watery, you can remove the seeds).
5. 5.Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
6. 6.Add salt and black pepper, and mix well.
7. 7.Let the salad rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

• Parsley plays the main role in tabbouleh, while bulgur just adds texture and a slight heartiness. Therefore, in classic Lebanese tabbouleh, very little bulgur and an abundance of greens are used.