Macadamia 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 gives it that vivid green color and clean, grassy flavor that store-bought versions can never quite replicate. Bulgur wheat soaks in fresh lemon juice rather than boiling water, keeping the grains tender without turning them mushy, and a whisper of allspice and cinnamon in the dressing adds a warmth that's unmistakably Lebanese. Ripe tomatoes and sliced scallion greens round everything out with a little sweetness and bite. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution required — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. It comes together with a cutting board, a bowl, and about half an hour of mostly hands-off time, making it an easy win for weeknight meals or a mezze spread.
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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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