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Bazargan syrian tabbouleh recipe summer salad
Photo credit Rebecca Firsker

Bazargan (Syrian Tabbouleh)

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This summery salad tastes even better if made ahead.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

Units

For the salad:

  • ½ cup bulgur wheat
  • 1 large bunch flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • 4 scallions
  • 2 cups orange cherry tomatoes

For the dressing:

  • 2 Tbsp pomegranate juice
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ tsp honey
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 6 Tbsp olive oil

To serve:

  • ¼ cup pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Rinse the bulgur well in a fine mesh sieve. Place in a saucepan with 1¼ cups water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low, simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Take off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff with a fork and drain off any excess water.
  4. Finely chop the parsley and mint, and place in a large bowl. Thinly slice the scallions and tomatoes, then add to the bowl.
  5. Whisk together all dressing ingredients except for olive oil in a small bowl. Slowly stream in the oil while whisking continuously.
  6. Once the bulgur has cooled to room temperature, add it to the bowl of chopped herbs and vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and set aside.
  7. Place the pine nuts in a small saucepan and toast until fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  8. When ready to serve, toss the salad and add more lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with pine nuts. 

Notes

This recipe serves six as a side dish.

  • Author: Rebecca Firsker
  • Prep Time: 18 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Quick
  • Cuisine: Vegan