Tabbouleh – Lebanese herb salad

Fresh and vibrant Lebanese salad with an abundance of parsley, mint, bulgur, tomatoes and lemon dressing. Light and full of flavour.

• 200 g flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 50 g fresh mint, finely chopped
• 100 g fine bulgur
• 4 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
• 4 spring onions, finely sliced
• 80 ml fresh lemon juice
• 80 ml olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. 1
   Soak the bulgur in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly and squeeze out excess water.
2. 2
   Very finely chop the parsley and mint (this is key – the parsley should dominate).
3. 3
   Combine the diced tomatoes with spring onions in a bowl.
4. 4
   Mix in the parsley, mint and bulgur.
5. 5
   Dress with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the flavours to develop.