Seed Oil Free Classic Tabbouleh
Bright, herby, and deeply refreshing, this tabbouleh is the kind of salad that makes you want to eat with your hands. The base is a generous mountain of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and fresh mint, with just enough bulgur wheat to give it body without weighing things down. What makes this recipe a natural fit for anyone avoiding industrial seed oils is simple: the only fat here is extra-virgin olive oil, which does double duty as both dressing and flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a whisper of allspice and cinnamon, and a handful of scallions round out a flavor profile that feels both ancient and completely alive. Salting the tomatoes first and draining off the excess liquid is a small step that pays off big, keeping the salad vibrant rather than watery. Serve it scooped into crisp romaine leaves for a light meal, or pile it alongside whatever else is on the table — it plays well with everything.
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4 servings
- ¼ cup fine bulgur wheat
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes (about 10 oz total), cored and finely diced
- 3 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, very finely chopped (from about 2 large bunches)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, very finely chopped
- 4 scallions (green and light green parts only), thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
For serving
- romaine lettuce leaves, for scooping (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the bulgur in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse briefly under cold water. Transfer to a small bowl, pour over 1 tbsp of the lemon juice and a pinch of salt, and stir to combine. Let the bulgur soak at room temperature for 20–30 minutes, until the grains are just tender and have absorbed the liquid.
- 2
While the bulgur soaks, place the diced tomatoes in a large mixing bowl and season with a pinch of salt. Let them sit for 5 minutes, then tilt the bowl and spoon off any excess tomato liquid that has pooled.
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