True health, and energy booster, light, yet fulfilling. Easy to make dish, - that teases senses with great taste, intense fragrance, and beautiful, fresh color palette.
Particularly appealing, enjoyed under blue skies, and in warm, sunny outdoor setting. Every gardener, and summer party organizer ought to include Tabbouleh in their salad staples' selection!
TABBOULEH
Ingredients - ( 6 servings, approximately).
2 cups, fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 cup, dry bulgur (bulghur)
1 cup, fresh scallions (spring onions), finely chopped
3-4 sprigs, fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, cubed,
1 lemon, squeezed
1/2 cup quality olive oil
a bowl of cold water
Seasoning: salt, pepper, pinch, cayenne pepper (optional), to taste
Method
(1) Soak bulgur in a bowl of water, for about 15-20 minutes, then drain it off .
(2) Combine parsley, bulgur, onions, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber, together.
(3) Season with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and (if you like) cayenne pepper.
(4) Add enough olive oil to let ingredients get lightly coated, not soaked, only.
(5) Chill, and serve.
Serving
Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves, as one of the appetizers, or a meal in its own. Complement with rustic breads, such as Pita, pickled olives, and dips (e.g. Hummus, Tzatziki, or Raita). I like a few pieces of fresh avocado on the side. If you like, try serving it with scallops, fish, shrimp or pieces of chicken.
Other Notes
(1) If you are not familiar with cups, assume an empty, 15 ½ oz. size can to have 2 cups capacity (1 cup =8oz. =227g.),
tsp = teaspoon,
tbsp = tablespoon,
1lb = 453 grams
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Special Thanks
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