Pregnancy Friendly Lebanese Tabbouleh
Fresh herbs, bright lemon, and ripe tomatoes come together in this classic Lebanese salad that feels as vibrant as it tastes. The star of the dish is really the parsley — two full bunches of it, finely chopped alongside fresh mint, so every bite is green, fragrant, and alive. A small amount of fine bulgur wheat soaks up lemon juice until just tender, adding a subtle chew without overwhelming the herbs, which is exactly how a proper tabbouleh should feel. During pregnancy, eating well doesn't have to mean eating boringly, and this salad is proof. It's built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh vegetables, good olive oil, and a handful of warm spices like allspice and cinnamon that give the dressing a gentle, unexpected depth. There's nothing processed or hidden in here, just clean, nourishing food that's easy to put together and genuinely satisfying to eat. Serve it scooped into crisp romaine leaves for a little extra crunch, or pile it alongside whatever else is on the table — it plays well with just about everything.
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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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