Tabouli Salad

 

Tabouli salad, also known as Tabbouleh, is a simple Mediterranean salad made out of finely chopped vegetables, fresh parsley, and bulgur wheat that is mixed with lime juice and olive oil.

 

INGREDIENTS

 

½ cup fine bulgur wheat

4 firm Roma tomatoes, very finely chopped

1 English cucumber  very finely chopped

2 bunches parsley, very finely chopped

12-15 fresh mint leaves very finely chopped

4 green onions, white and green parts, very finely chopped

Salt to taste

3-4 tablespoon lime juice

3-4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Romaine lettuce leaves to serve

 

Soak the bulgur wheat in water for 5-7 minutes after washing it. Drain thoroughly. Place aside.

carefully cut the veggies, herbs, and green onions. Place the tomatoes in a colander to drain any extra liquid.

In a mixing basin or dish, combine the chopped veggies, herbs, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper before adding the bulgur. Gently combine.

 

Then, add the lime juice and olive oil and combine well.

Refrigerate the tabouli for 30 minutes to achieve the finest results. Place on a serving dish. If desired, serve the tabouli with pita and romaine lettuce leaves as wraps or "boats" for the tabouli.