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Lemon Tabouli with Tender Romaine

Romaine, grain bulgur and tomatoes come together in this Lebanese salad, seasoned with cinnamon and chilled before serving.

2 hr · Serves 6 · Medium

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 120 min · 120 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Place the bulgur in a fine sieve, rinse under cold running water, squeeze dry, and soak in the lemon juice for 45 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the bulgur.

    45 min
  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, scallions, cinnamon, and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Drizzle on the olive oil and toss. Fold in the bulgur, parsley, and mint and mix well. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Taste and correct the flavors with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve with crisp inner leaves of romaine lettuce for scooping up the salad.

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