Cashew Free Lebanese Tabbouleh
This bright, herb-forward salad is the kind of dish that makes you want to eat with your hands — and honestly, scooping it up with a crisp romaine leaf is the only way to go. The star here is an almost absurd amount of fresh flat-leaf parsley and mint, finely chopped until the bowl practically glows green. Ripe tomatoes, scallion greens, and a lemon-olive oil dressing spiked with allspice and cinnamon give it that unmistakably Lebanese depth — warm spice notes that make the whole thing feel layered and intentional rather than just a simple side salad. The bulgur is soaked in lemon juice rather than boiled, which keeps it tender without turning the salad soggy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additions that sometimes sneak into store-bought versions. It comes together with nothing more than a cutting board, a bowl, and a good knife — the kind of recipe that rewards careful chopping with genuinely stunning results.
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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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