Mushroom Free Lebanese Tabbouleh

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(22)

Bright, herby, and impossibly fresh, this Lebanese tabbouleh is the kind of dish that makes you want to eat with your hands. Heaps of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and mint form the backbone of the salad, with juicy ripe tomatoes, scallion greens, and tender bulgur wheat rounding everything out. A simple dressing of fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, allspice, and cinnamon ties it all together with a warmth that feels distinctly Lebanese and completely addictive. Because every single ingredient here is whole and plant-based, there's zero concern about hidden fungi sneaking in through a sauce, seasoning blend, or store-bought shortcut. The technique is straightforward — the bulgur soaks in lemon juice rather than boiling, which keeps the texture light and lets the herbs stay front and center. Serve it piled into crisp romaine leaves for a scoop-and-eat situation that works just as well as a starter as it does a side.

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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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