Tabbouleh salad is a quick and dish that can be served as a side, used in a wrap, or just eaten by itself. I like to spruce mine up with fresh veggies and herbs, like I've done with this recipe. This light and refreshing dish with bright flavors makes for great summer fare.
What is tabbouleh anyway? Tabbouleh is traditionally a Middle Eastern dish used for mezze (appetizer finger food) that primarily contains bulgur wheat, parsley, mint, lemon juice and olive oil. It's often seen served as dip or in pita bread.
This article appears in Jul 15-21, 2009.