{"id":"recipe_85a550f03b","slug":"tabbouleh","title":"Tabbouleh","description":"A classic Levantine salad that is vibrant, fresh, and herb-forward. This traditional Mediterranean dish features finely chopped parsley and mint mixed with bulgur, tomatoes, and green onions, all dressed with a simple lemon and olive oil vinaigrette.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1/2 cup fine bulgur","name":"Bulgur Wheat","quantity":80,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Grains","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"3 large bunches flat-leaf parsley","name":"Chopped Parsley","quantity":3,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"finely chopped","notes":"stems removed","group":"Herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup fresh mint leaves","name":"Mint","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"finely chopped","notes":"","group":"Herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 medium tomatoes","name":"Tomato","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely diced","notes":"firm","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"3 green onions","name":"Green onion","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Dressing","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/4 cup fresh lemon juice","name":"Lemon juice","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"","group":"Dressing","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Dressing","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1/4 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Dressing","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the fine bulgur in a small bowl and cover with the lemon juice. Let it sit for about 10–15 minutes until the bulgur softens and absorbs the juice.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the fine bulgur","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"While the bulgur is soaking, prepare the herbs. Wash the parsley and mint thoroughly and pat them very dry. Use a sharp knife to finely chop the leaves, avoiding the thick stems.","group":"Preparation","title":"Prepare the herbs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Finely dice the tomatoes and thinly slice the green onions.","group":"Preparation","title":"Finely dice the tomatoes and thinly slice the green onions","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and green onions. Add the softened bulgur (along with any remaining lemon juice).","group":"Assembly","title":"Combine the chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and green onions","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine everything evenly. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.","group":"Assembly","title":"Drizzle with olive oil","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"The secret to a great Tabbouleh is to ensure the parsley is bone-dry before chopping and to chop it by hand rather than using a food processor to avoid bruising the leaves. Traditional Lebanese recipes use much more parsley than bulgur.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Lebanese","Levantine"]},"course":["salad","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Chef's knife","Cutting board","Mixing bowl"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","mediterranean","low_fat","high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 1.5 cups per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can chop the parsley and mint a few hours in advance, but do not mix with the dressing until shortly before serving to prevent wilting."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Note that it will release more liquid the longer it sits.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold. Do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_85a550f03b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b262e590-7021-4a58-beed-5f4931048287","imageAlt":"Tabbouleh — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["healthy","fresh","vegan","herbs","low-calorie","salad","middle-eastern"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tabbouleh","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T01:30:36.143Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T01:30:36.143Z","related":[{"id":"ac_l_ezme_d064be0373","slug":"acili-ezme","title":"Acılı Ezme","description":"A classic Turkish spicy vegetable salad and condiment featuring finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, and onions, balanced with the tang of pomegranate molasses and aromatic herbs.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["sauce","appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fac_l_ezme_d064be0373%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac6fc624-4435-4cfa-9991-d45441036707","imageAlt":"Acılı Ezme — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","dip","vegetable","healthy","turkish","mezze"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_2f05621352","slug":"bouyiourdi-greek-baked-feta","title":"Bouyiourdi (Greek Baked Feta)","description":"A traditional Greek meze featuring salty feta cheese baked until melted with juicy tomatoes, spicy peppers, and fragrant extra virgin olive oil.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2f05621352%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=fd6db74e-cfd9-46b5-aa96-6e0e76c26c9a","imageAlt":"Bouyiourdi (Greek Baked Feta) — recipe cover","tags":["feta","baked cheese","greek meze","spicy","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_66184712aa","slug":"creamy-homemade-hummus","title":"Creamy Homemade Hummus","description":"A silky, rich, and authentic Mediterranean chickpea dip blended with nutty tahini, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. 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