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Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh (Parsley, Mint, Diced Tomato, and Fine Bulgur Herb Salad)

Name: Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh (Parsley, Mint, Diced Tomato, and Fine Bulgur Herb Salad)
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: middle_eastern
Ingredients: 300 g Fresh flat-leaf parsley, thoroughly washed and dried; 60 g Fresh spearmint leaves; 3 pc Firm ripe tomatoes, finely diced; 3 stalk Green scallions, finely minced; 40 g Fine cracked wheat bulgur (#1); 60 ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice; 70 ml First cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Fine sea salt; 0.25 tsp Pinch of ground allspice

The authentic Lebanese herb salad: emerald mountains of razor-chopped flat-leaf parsley, fresh mint, sweet tomato dice, and just a scattering of fine bulgur soaked in fresh lemon juice and olive oil.

Prep

25 min

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Total

25 min

Ingredients

servings

Fresh flat-leaf parsley, thoroughly washed and dried
300 g
Fresh spearmint leaves
60 g
Firm ripe tomatoes, finely diced
3 pc
Green scallions, finely minced
3 stalk
Fine cracked wheat bulgur (#1)
40 g
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
60 ml
First cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
70 ml
Fine sea salt
1 tsp
Pinch of ground allspice
¼ tsp

Preparation Steps

Soak fine bulgur in fresh lemon juice in a small bowl for 15 mins to tenderize naturally.

15 min timer

Ensure parsley and mint are completely bone-dry. Finely slice herbs once with a razor-sharp knife without bruising or crushing.

10 min timer

Combine chopped herbs, diced tomatoes, scallions, and plumped bulgur in a large bowl. Dress with olive oil, salt, and allspice just before serving. Serve nestled in crisp Romaine leaves.

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Nutrition Facts

per serving

Calories

210

Protein

3.8g

Carbohydrates

14g

Fat

16g

Allergens

Gluten

*estimated values per serving

Provenance & Public Domain Audit

Source: Middle Eastern & North African Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Levantine Gastronomic Archive)

Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105

License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal

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Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh (Parsley, Mint, Diced Tomato, and Fine Bulgur Herb Salad)

Ingredients

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