Vegetarian Lebanese Tabbouleh

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(22)

This herb-forward salad is bright, fresh, and deeply satisfying — the kind of dish that makes you want to eat with your hands and go back for seconds. The star here is genuinely the parsley, used in generous bunches alongside fresh mint, ripe tomatoes, and scallion greens for a bowl that feels alive with flavor. Fine bulgur wheat soaks in fresh lemon juice rather than boiling water, which keeps the grains tender without making them heavy or mushy — a small technique that makes a real difference in the final texture. A whisked dressing of extra virgin olive oil, more lemon juice, allspice, and cinnamon ties everything together with a warmth that's distinctly Lebanese and completely addictive. Every ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label. Serve it scooped into crisp romaine leaves for a handheld bite, or pile it alongside whatever else is on the table — it plays well with everything.

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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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