How to make Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad
Lebanese Tabouli Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines finely chopped parsley, juicy cherry tomatoes, and scallions with a zesty dressing made of lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil. Let me show you how to make it.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Chopping Board
- 1 Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 2 bunches Fresh Parsley
- 1/4 cup Fine Bulgur Wheat
- 1 Lemon
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2-3 Scallions
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil for the dressing. Ensure no lemon seeds get into the mixture. (Pro tip: Check out my YouTube video for a quick trick on filtering lemon juice from the seeds.) Once mixed, add the fine bulgur wheat, making sure it's not the full grain variety.1 Lemon, 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/4 cup Fine Bulgur Wheat
- To achieve the authentic Lebanese Tabouli Salad, the chopping is crucial. Start by slicing the scallions thinly and then dice the cherry tomatoes into small pieces. Place the tomatoes and scallions on top of the bulgur wheat without mixing. Next, mince the garlic and add it on top of the tomatoes.2-3 Scallions, 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, 1 Garlic Clove
- Remove the stems from the parsley bunches and chop the leaves very finely. Be careful while handling the knife; you can use your knuckles as a guide to protect your fingers. Once chopped, add the parsley on top of the bowl.2 bunches Fresh Parsley
- Sprinkle a little salt over the parsley. This will draw out water from the parsley, which will combine with the tomato juices, creating a delicious flavor. Note: Avoid mixing everything just yet.1/2 tsp Salt
- Some traditional recipes include mint, but for this version, we'll omit it. Feel free to try both versions and decide which you prefer.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Lebanese Tabouli Salad for at least four hours. For even more flavor, you can leave it in the fridge overnight.
- Before serving, mix all the ingredients together thoroughly. Serve the Tabouli Salad with pita bread or sourdough bread.