Tabouleh is a Middle Eastern salad that is served often at celebrations, when guests are invited and most any special occasions. It takes a little bit of preparation, but oh so worth the trouble. Traditionally served as part of a mezze in the Arab world, it was adopted by Cypriots, variations of it are made by Turks and Armenians, and it has become a popular ethnic food in the United States.
Ingredients ::
- 1 cup ........................ fine bulgur
- 2 large ...................... bunch of parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ..................... coriander, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup ..................... mint, finely chopped
- 1 red ........................ pepper, chopped small
- 2 stalks .................... celery, chopped small
- 3 large ..................... green onions, chopped fine
- 1/4 cup .................... olive oil
- 1 .............................. lemon, juiced
- 3 large ..................... tomatoes, chopped, small
- Salt and pepper to taste
Direction ::
- The greens need to be chopped very fine. Place the bulgur in a bowl along with 2
cups of water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil and let it sit for 1
hour. - Place the parsley, mint and coriander in a bowl. Add in the red pepper, celery,
chopped onions and salt and pepper. - Drain the bulgur completely of all fluid and squeeze dry. Add the dry bulgur to the
salad and mix well. - Add in the tomatoes and mix lightly. Spritz olive oil all over the salad with some
additional lemon juice. - Add some more salt and pepper as needed. Tabouleh is a meal in itself, but can be
served with any entree or meal
