Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad Recipe – Lebanese Special
These Lebanese stuffed peppers are a classic one-pot comfort dish, featuring bell peppers filled with a blend of seasoned ground beef and rice, simmered in a fragrant tomato broth infused with garlic, mint, and lemon. Wrapped in earthy, warming flavors, this fulfilling traditional meal is perfect for cozy dinners or feeding a family with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time40 min
- Total Time50 min
Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fine #1 bulgur
- 2 bunches fresh curly parsley finely chopped (about 3 cups)
- 2 firm tomatoes finely chopped
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves finely chopped
How to Make Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Stir in the bulgur. Allow the bulgur to soak up the dressing, becoming plump and absorbing most of the moisture, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the parsley, tomatoes, green onions, and mint by adding them to one side of the bowl with the bulgur, but do not mix yet.
Once the bulgur has absorbed the dressing and becomes plump, gently stir everything together until well combined. Serve the Tabbouleh salad at room temperature or chilled from the fridge.
Recipe Note:
Pepper Prep: Trim the tops cleanly to create a snug lid, and maintain an upright fit while cooking to keep juices contained.
Filling Texture: Mix raw rice with ground beef, onions, and spices lightly—but don’t overpack, as the rice swells during cooking.
Broth Flavors: Use tomato sauce or juice as your base, seasoned with garlic, dried mint, lemon juice, and warm spices like allspice or seven-spice.
Cooking Method: Simmer slowly until the peppers are just tender, the meat is cooked through, and the rice is perfectly soft.
Serving Tip: Let the peppers rest covered for 10–15 minutes before serving—this helps the flavors meld perfectly. Ideal served with a side of yogurt or fresh salad.
