Traditional Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad
Master the art of traditional Lebanese Tabbouleh — a light, zesty salad made with parsley, mint, tomatoes, bulgur, and lemon juice. Perfect as a side or refreshing main.
Ingredients
- 2 huge bouquets of parsley that have flat leaves Cut in fine pieces. The more fresh the parsley is, the more delicious
- 1 cup fresh mint cut finely to give that distinct fresh aroma
- 1 cup bulgur-like wheat which is very fine It is bathed in hot water before it is then whipped
- 2 tomatoes that are fully to seed and sliced into tiny parts
- 1 tiny cube (optional) For added crunch
- 3 small sized green onions, or a red chopped
- ½ cup A half cup extra virgin olive oil The cold press is the most popular method for ensuring the highest quality and flavor
- Juice made from two lemons provides brightness and acidity
Instructions
- The bulgur grains are created by placing the bulgur in the bowl and making sure to soak it in warm liquid (just enough to completely cover it) for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and then gently remove any water left. The bulgur ought to be soft, but not too soft.
- Cut the leaves in the same way as a professional. Cut finely parsley and mint with an eloquent knife, or chopper. Don't use food processors as it could cause them to soften and discolor.
Cut the vegetables into smaller slices.
- The cucumbers and tomatoes must be cut with a very fine edge to replicate what they feel.
Create this recipe
- by placing it in one large bowl. Mix the bulgur, which has been coated with chopped cucumber mint, parsley tomatoes, and onion.
- Make the dressing mixture using lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil Salt. This is the fundamental Tabbouleh Dressing recipe. ..
- Mix all the ingredients and then add the dressing to create salad. Sprinkle the dressing on the salad and mix it in order to spread all the flavor evenly. It is recommended to chill at temperatures of 20-30 mins, so that it gives the bulgur to soak up each of the wonderful juices.
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- Traditionally served with lettuce leaves for scooping out or as a meal that is served with cooked meat and falafel or dishes made of Hummus.
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Notes
What to Serve With Lebanese Parsley and Bulgur Salad
- Hummus, pita bread and pita
- Skewers made of chicken, lamb grill and Kofta
- Falafel wraps
- The grape leaf is packed with (warak and ab)
- Yogurt dips like labneh or tzatziki
- Spread Mezze which includes olives and Baba Ganoush and Baba.