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Tabbouleh Salad 🍀🍅 A LEVANTINE CLASSIC | VEGAN

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Tabbouleh

Cultural Context

Tabbouleh is a traditional Levantine salad, particularly popular in Lebanon and Syria. It is known for its fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, often served as a side dish or part of a mezze platter. The dish highlights the use of parsley, which is the main ingredient, and reflects the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on fresh vegetables and herbs. Tabbouleh has gained international popularity and is often associated with healthy eating.

LevantineAMside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
200 grams fine bulgur
1 cup hot water
1 cup parsley
1 cup mint
1.5 cups green onions
cherry tomatoes
pistachios
pomegranates
1 lemon
sumac
olive oil
salt

bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa is gluten-free and more nutritious, while couscous is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

1

Add 200 grams of fine bulgur to a bowl and pour in 1 cup of hot water.

2

Let the bulgur soak to soften.

3

Juice 1 lemon into a bowl, using a sieve if necessary to catch seeds.

4

Add sumac, salt, and olive oil to the lemon juice while whisking to combine.

5

In a large bowl, combine chopped parsley, mint, green onions, cherry tomatoes, and pistachios.

6

Add the soaked bulgur to the large bowl and break it up with a spoon to avoid lumps.

7

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.

8

Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

9

Taste and adjust seasoning or add more lemon juice if desired.

Cooking Techniques

choppedmixed

Equipment Needed

large bowlsievewhiskspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

TabbouliTabbouleh Salad

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