Lebanese Tabbouleh
Description
This Middle-Eastern salad features Fine grain cracked wheat 2 c Finely chopped ripe tomatoes. The flavors come together beautifully. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light side dish. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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(bulgur) - (if not ripe, omit) 1/2 c Finely chopped onion 1 1/2 c Fresh spearmint leaves 1/2 ts Allspice - (finely chopped) 1/2 ts Pepper -(if necessary, substitute 1 ts Salt; or to taste - another mint) 3 c Finely chopped parsley 1/2 c Fresh lemon juice 1/2 c Finely chopped scallions 3/4 c Olive oil RINSE THE CRACKED WHEAT several times then
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cover with water by 1/2-inch and
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soak for 20 minutes, then
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drain well, squeezing out excess water.
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Combine minced onion with the allspice, pepper and salt.
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Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the parsley, scallions, tomatoes and mint.
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Gently fold in the drained wheat and refrigerate until an hour before serving.
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Just before serving, stir in the seasoned onion and dress with lemon juice and oil to taste.
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Deborah Madison, "Prodigy Guest Chefs Cookbook"
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 102.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.8g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.6g8%
- Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 3.9g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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