Classic Tabbouleh-A Favorite Mediterranean Salad
Tabbouleh, a wonderful salad that includes all the great ingredients of the Mediterranean: tomatoes, cucumbers. herbs (parsley, mint), olive oil and lemon.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup bulgur/burgul/pligouri
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup boiling-hot water
- 2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 spring onions or 1 dry onion
- 1 big cucumber
- 2 medium tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon dry mint
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper any color
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Add bulgur and salt in boiling water & let stand for 15 minutes (do not boil). Drain excess water.
- Chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint, onion and mix well in a large bowl.
- Add the bulgur and mix well. Add the dry mint, salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon and mix well. Sophie recommends to mix with your hands, and I agree, as it is a common way of really making sure all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.
- Cover the bowl and let it sit for at least 2-3 hours, although overnight is better.
- Serve as a side dish or as main course.