Beef Free Lebanese Tabbouleh
This bright, herb-forward salad is one of those dishes that tastes like it took serious effort but comes together with nothing more than a knife, a bowl, and a little patience. The star of the show is the parsley — two full bunches of it, finely chopped alongside fresh mint, juicy ripe tomatoes, and tender bulgur wheat soaked in fresh lemon juice. A whisper of allspice and cinnamon in the dressing gives it that distinctly Lebanese warmth that sets it apart from any generic grain salad. Everything here is plant-based by nature, so there's no need to swap or substitute a single thing — it's simply built that way from the ground up. Crisp romaine leaves on the side make for the most satisfying little scoops, turning each bite into something almost snack-like. The key is getting your parsley and mint chopped very fine and uniform, which gives the salad its signature texture and makes sure every forkful has a little of everything. Let it rest for just a few minutes before serving and the flavors pull together beautifully.
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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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