Chestnut Free Lebanese Tabbouleh
This bright, herb-forward salad is the kind of dish that makes you want to eat with your hands — piled onto a crisp romaine leaf and devoured in one satisfying bite. The base is a mountain of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and fresh mint, which means every forkful is intensely green and fragrant in the best possible way. Soaking the fine bulgur in fresh lemon juice rather than water is a smart move that keeps the grains tender without making them waterlogged, so the texture stays light and distinct. A whisked dressing of extra virgin olive oil, more lemon juice, and warm spices — allspice and cinnamon — ties everything together with a subtle depth that sets this apart from any deli-counter version. The ingredient list is completely straightforward: fresh vegetables, herbs, grains, and pantry staples with no hidden additives or allergen surprises to navigate. It's naturally free of tree nuts of any kind, so anyone avoiding chestnuts or other nuts can dig in without a second thought. Make it for a weeknight side or a mezze spread — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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