Authentic Tabbouleh

This tabbouleh is as authentic as you can get! It's a compilation of recipes I've taken from my mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and various cookbooks. This can be served on romaine lettuce leaves for garnish. Also, I've noticed that this recipe tastes even better the next day, so don't hesitate to make it the day before your guests arrive.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 206 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup vegetable oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ onion, minced
• cayenne pepper, or to taste
• ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 bunch green onions, minced
• ½ cup fine bulgur
• 6 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
• 5 bunches Italian parsley, minced
• ½ bunch fresh mint leaves, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash and rinse bulgur until runoff water becomes clear. Place prepared bulgur in a large bowl. Add tomatoes to bowl; stir to combine. Allow mixture to sit until bulgur absorbs tomato juice and expands, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 2

Add onion, parsley, mint, and green onions to bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Mix together tomato paste, vegetable oil, and lemon juice in a bowl, stirring until thoroughly combined. Add dressing to salad; mix to coat. Season with salt, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.