Lebanese Tabbouleh
Ingredients
- ½ cup fine bulgur wheat
- 1 large bunch parsley
- 4 green onions
- 4 sprigs fresh mint, about 32 leaves
- 1 large tomato
- 1 large cucumber
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put bulgur in warm water to cover plus ½ inch. Let sit until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Put it in a sieve to drain. Lightly press to squeeze out any remaining water. Finely chop parsley, green onions and mint. Cut tomato in half. Squeeze out seeds. Peel cucumber, cut it lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Finely chop tomato and cucumber. Mix bulgur, vegetables and herbs with dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve at room temperature.
