Lebanese Tabbouleh — Refreshing Salad With Parsley, Bulgur and Tomatoes

Tabbouleh is the traditional Lebanese salad based on fresh parsley, known across the Mediterranean for its fresh taste and the aroma of mint and lemon.

Ingredients (for 4 people)

• 1 teacup fine bulgur
• 2 bunches fresh parsley (about 200 g)
• 1/2 bunch fresh mint
• 3 ripe tomatoes
• 1 spring onion (or half a small red onion)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation steps

1. Wash the bulgur and let it soak in warm water for 15 minutes, then squeeze well by hand.
2. Chop the parsley, mint, tomatoes and onion finely.
3. Mix the chopped vegetables with the drained bulgur in a large bowl.
4. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper; mix well.
5. Let it rest 10 minutes in the refrigerator and serve cold.

Time: 20 minutes preparation. Servings: 4.