Strawberry and Apple Tabbouleh
(2017 Pairings) A twist on a classic Middle Eastern salad.
INGREDIENTS:
4 bunches
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fresh Italian parsley
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1 bunch
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fresh mint
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1/4 cup
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fine bulgur wheat
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1/2 cup
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lemon juice divided
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1/2 cup
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extra virgin olive oil divided
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1 teaspoon
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salt
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1/2 cup
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DOLE Chef-Ready Cuts Diced Apples partially thawed
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1/2 cup
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DOLE Chef-Ready Cuts Diced Strawberries partially thawed
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1/2 cup
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Persian cucumber diced
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1/2 cup
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tomatoes small dice and drained
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1/2 cup
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white onion minced
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1/2 teaspoon
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Lebanese 7-Spice Blend recipe below
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DIRECTIONS:
- Rinse all vegetables and dry very well. Trim parsley and mint and chop leaves finely. Set aside.
- Combine bulgur, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil and salt together in a bowl. Stir to mix. Let stand for 5-10 mins.
- Add parsley, mint, apples, strawberries, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion to bulgur. Season with Lebanese spice blend and remaining juice and oil. Toss to coat well. Serve immediately.
Lebanese 7-Spice Blend: Combine equal parts of ground allspice, black pepper, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, fenugreek, and ground ginger.