Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat
- 4 firm Roma tomatoes, very finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, very finely chopped
- 2 bunches parsley, part of the stems removed, washed and dried, very finely chopped
- 12-15 fresh mint leaves, stems removed, washed, well-dried, very finely chopped
- 4 green onions, white and green parts, very finely chopped
- salt
- 3-4 tbsp lime juice, or lemon juice depending on preference
- 3-4 tbsp EVOO
- romaine lettuce leaves to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the bulgur wheat and soak in water foe 5 to 7 minutes. Drain very well. Set aside.
- Very finely chop the vegetables, herbs, and green onions. Be sure to place the tomatoes in a colander to drain excess juice.
- Place the chopped vegetables, herbs, and green onions in a mixing bowl. Add the bulgur and season with salt. Mix gently.
- Add the lime juice and EVOO and mix again.
- For best results, cover the tabouli and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. If you like, serve the tabouli with a side of pita and romaine lettuce leaves, actings as wraps or boats for the tabouli.
Original recipe from https://www.themediterraneandish.com/tabouli-salad/