Authentic Tabbouleh

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fine bulgur
• 6 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 5 bunches Italian parsley, minced
• 1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves, minced
• 1 bunch green onions, minced
• Dressing:
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• Cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions

Wash and rinse bulgur until runoff water becomes clear. Place prepared bulgur in a large bowl. Add tomatoes to bowl; stir to combine. Allow mixture to sit until bulgur absorbs tomato juice and expands, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Add onion, parsley, mint, and green onions to bowl. Stir to combine.

Mix together tomato paste, vegetable oil, and lemon juice in a bowl, stirring until thoroughly combined. Add dressing to salad; mix to coat. Season with salt, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.