Honey Free Lebanese Tabbouleh

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(22)

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 star here is genuinely the parsley, used in generous bunches so every forkful is fragrant and fresh rather than just a garnish. Bulgur wheat soaks in fresh lemon juice until just tender, giving the salad a subtle chew without any cooking required. A whisked dressing of olive oil, more lemon, allspice, and a touch of cinnamon ties everything together with a warmth that feels distinctly Lebanese and completely addictive. Because every single ingredient is a whole, unprocessed food, there's no need to scan labels for hidden sweeteners — this one is naturally free of anything you're trying to avoid. It's a dish that rewards careful knife work, so take your time getting that parsley finely chopped; the texture makes all the difference. Make it just before serving so the herbs stay vivid and the tomatoes don't water things down.

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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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