Fish Free Lebanese Tabbouleh

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(22)

This herb-forward salad is bright, fresh, and deeply satisfying — a classic from the Lebanese table that lets parsley take center stage rather than play a supporting role. Two full bunches of flat-leaf parsley get finely chopped alongside fresh mint, ripe tomatoes, and scallion greens, creating a bowl that's as vibrant to look at as it is to eat. The bulgur is soaked in fresh lemon juice rather than boiled, which keeps it light and lets it absorb all that citrusy flavor before it ever hits the bowl. A whisper of ground allspice and cinnamon in the dressing gives the whole thing a warmth that's unmistakably Lebanese and completely addictive. Every ingredient here is naturally plant-based and ocean-free, so there's zero guesswork about what's in it — just clean, whole foods working in harmony. Scoop it up with crisp romaine leaves for a little extra crunch, or pile it alongside whatever else is on the table. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast, so you might want to make a double batch.

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Ingredients

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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