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Lebanese Tabbouleh Served in Lettuce Leaves, without Green Onion
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Lebanese Tabbouleh Served in Lettuce Leaves, without Green Onion

Authentic Lebanese tabbouleh – most of the salad is fresh parsley, not bulgur. Fresh, tangy and perfect for a heat wave.

⏱ 1 hr🍽 4 servings 🌍 Middle Eastern👩‍🍳 Afoona🧩 2 parts

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Salad Dressing

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt and black pepper until smooth.
    Bowl

To assemble

  1. 2
    Soak the bulgur 20 minutes in cold water, drain and squeeze well.
    ⚙ SoakingBowl
    💡Soak in plenty of water, well above what's being soaked: legumes and grains swell and drink water, and whatever sticks out stays hard. Drain well before continuing.
  2. 3
    Mix the bulgur with the parsley, mint, tomatoes and cucumber.
    Bowl
  3. 4
    Pour in the dressing and toss well.
  4. 5
    Refrigerate for at least half an hour, and only then serve.
    Refrigerator
217calories
4 gprotein
15 gcarbs
14 gfat
● protein 8%● carbs 29%● fat 62%

Per serving (198 g), of 4 servings

For the Salad Dressing · To assemble ·

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