Authentic Tabbouleh

Name: Authentic Tabbouleh
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fine bulgur; 6 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/2 onion, minced; 5 bunches Italian parsley, minced; 1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves, minced; 1 bunch green onions, minced; Dressing:; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; salt and ground black pepper to taste; cayenne pepper, or to taste

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup fine bulgur
6 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 onion, minced
5 bunches Italian parsley, minced
1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves, minced
1 bunch green onions, minced
Dressing:
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions

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.
2

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