Recipe Name Lebanese Taverna Tabouleh Submitted by Guest Recipe Description Simple refreshing salad served as a side with most entrees in Middle Eastern restaurants. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 5 Ready In (minutes) 20

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 8 cups parsley, finely chopped 4 tablespoons bulgar 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons mint leaves (finely chopped) 3 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) tomato, seeded and chopped fine 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin 1/2 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onion, chopped Steps Sequence Step 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.