Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh (or tabouli, taboulah) is a Levantine salad made of finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, onions, bulgur, olive oil, and lemon juice. Originally from Lebanon and Syria's mountains, it has become one of the most popular salads in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Tabbouleh, like hummus and baba ganoush, is frequently served as part of mezze platters. It is popular throughout the region and is one of the best-known Arabic dishes outside of the Middle East. Many consider it to be a national dish in Lebanon.

A common misconception about tabbouleh is that bulgur is the main ingredient. It's not. It's merely a supporting player, with the finely chopped parsley taking center stage. Tabbouleh is sometimes served with lettuce leaves that can be scooped up and used as a scoop for the salad.