Artificial Food Coloring Free Lebanese Tabbouleh
This vibrant Lebanese salad is a celebration of fresh herbs, bright citrus, and wholesome grains — the kind of dish that tastes like it took hours but comes together with just a knife and a bowl. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like: parsley, mint, tomatoes, scallions, bulgur, olive oil, and a handful of warm spices. There's no reason to scan a label or second-guess a single component, because nothing on this list hides synthetic dyes or artificial additives. The dressing is simply lemon juice whisked with extra virgin olive oil, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper — clean, bold, and completely real. Soaking the bulgur in lemon juice rather than boiling it keeps the texture delicate and lets the herbs stay front and center, which is exactly how traditional tabbouleh should feel. Serve it straight from the bowl or scoop it up with crisp romaine leaves for a little extra crunch. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to all summer long.
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4 servings
- ¼ cup fine bulgur wheat
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons), divided
- 2 bunches flat-leaf parsley (about 4 cups packed), stems removed, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes (about 1 lb), seeded and finely diced
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
For serving
- romaine lettuce leaves, for scooping (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the bulgur in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Pour 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice over the bulgur and toss to coat, then let it soak at room temperature for 30 minutes, until the grains are just tender and have absorbed the juice. Fluff with a fork.
- 2
While the bulgur soaks, finely chop the parsley and mint on a large cutting board, working in batches if needed, until the pieces are very small and uniform — about 1/8 inch. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
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