Tabbouleh and Fattoush salad 

Tickle Your Taste Buds with Tabbouleh. Tabbouleh is a well-loved Lebanese classic with massive popularity around the world. Bulgur wheat gives it a delightful, interesting texture. This heart-healthy dish is easy to make, and contains plenty of fiber and minerals. You’ve enjoyed this tasty dish at at a restaurant, and now you’ll be able to prepare authentic Tabbouleh recipe whenever you get a craving for Middle Eastern food.

Ingredients

1/3 cup bulghar wheat 

2 cups tomatoes, diced small

2 cup curly parsley, finely chopped

1/2 cup lemon juice

1/2 cup olive oil

½ cup mint, chopped

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps

In a large bowl, combine the bulgur wheat, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper. Let the dish rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the bulghar wheat to soak. After the dish has rested, add the tomatoes, parsley and mint. Mix well and add more salt to taste if desired. Serve the Tabbouleh to your guests, garnished with lettuce leaves and chopped tomatoes. 

Start Your Meal Off Right with Zesty, Crisp Fattoush. One bite of my zesty Fattoush recipe will carry your taste buds off to the Middle East. This popular Lebanese dish combines crunchy pita strips with fresh parsley and mint. It can be served for all types of occasions, from a fancy dinner party to a casual family supper.

Ingredients 

2 Romaine lettuce heads, finely chopped

1/2 cup parsley, chopped

3 Roma tomatoes, diced small

2 English cucumber, diced

1 green pepper, diced

4 radishes, diced

1 loaf pita bread, torn into small squares

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, mashed

½ cup mint, chopped

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

Steps

In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, radishes and mix well. Toast the pita squares in toaster oven for a few minutes, or until toasted. Make dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and mint. Pour onto salad mixture and add salt and pepper to taste. Top with the toasted pita chips and serve.