LEMON TABOULI WITH TENDER ROMAINE

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Provided by Paula Wolfert

Categories     Leafy Green     Side     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Mint     Healthy     Parsley     Bulgur     Lettuce     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6: Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup fine grain #1 bulgur
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups finely diced tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
2 pinches of ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons slivered fresh mint leaves
Tender romaine leaves

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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. 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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