Tabbouleh - Middle Eastern Salad

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Tabbouleh - Middle Eastern Salad

Description

Classic fresh herb and couscous salad with a few additions - please trust me on the amount of lemon juice it does work!

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 0 Min

Total Time : 10 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4-6
  • 2 couscous


  • 6 lemons, juice of


  • 1⁄2 onion


  • 1⁄2 cucumber


  • 1⁄2 tomatoes


  • 1⁄2 cup fine dice salami


  • 1⁄4 cilantro


  • 1 fresh parsley


  • 1 of fresh mint


  • 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup virgin olive oil


  • sea salt


  • fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  • Soak couscous in lemon juice until centre of grain is soft, should at least double in quantity. Should be enough lemon juice to just coat each grain.
  • Add onion and salt and pepper and allow to stand for few minutes, minimum.
  • Add rest of ingredients and mix well, best if served at room temp and left for a few hours.
  • Great next day but herbs will look a bit sad!
  • Great served with rich meats or any rich dish that needs the zap of the lemon to refresh the palate.