Peanut Free Lebanese Tabbouleh
This bright, herb-forward salad is the kind of dish that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about a simple side. The star here is an almost absurd amount of freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley and mint, which gives every bite a clean, grassy intensity that store-bought versions simply cannot replicate. Fine bulgur wheat soaks in fresh lemon juice until just tender, keeping the texture light rather than heavy or gummy. A whisper of ground allspice and cinnamon in the dressing adds a warmth that is distinctly Lebanese and genuinely unexpected in the best way. Ripe tomatoes and sliced scallion greens round everything out with a little sweetness and bite. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of peanuts, and because you're building it from scratch with whole, fresh produce, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about what might be lurking in a pre-made mix. Scoop it up with crisp romaine leaves for a presentation that feels festive enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a weeknight.
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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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