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| | | | 1 | cup | parsley, finely chopped | 1/2 | tablespoon | bulgar | 1/2 | fluid ounce | freshly squeezed lemon juice | 1/4 | tablespoon | mint leaves (finely chopped) | 1/4 | large whole (3" dia) | tomato, seeded and chopped fine | 1/2 | tablespoon | olive oil, extra virgin | 1/2 | slice, medium (1/8" thick) | Onion, chopped |
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| 1 | Clean and strain bulgur. | 2 | Soak and strain parsley several times to clean thoroughly. | 3 | Place onion, lemon juice, 2/3 diced tomatoes (reserve 1/3 for garnish) and mint leaves in a large bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. | 4 | 15 minutes before serving, add parsley and oil and mix again. | 5 | Garnish with hearts of romaine lettuce leaves and diced tomatoes. | 6 | Note: Tabouleh can only be great if the parsley and mint are hand chopped with a very sharp knife to avoid bruising. Traditionally, tabouleh is eaten using lettuce, fresh vine leaves or white cabbage as scoops. |
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