Tabbouleh

I have had very limited exposure to the Arabic cuisine. I somehow happened to taste this salad during my visit to Dubai; and today decided to replicate it in my kitchen! This is a very healthy and fresh salad and is predominated by fresh parsley notes. It can be heaped on a pita bread or can be served as a side and for small eaters, this can be a meal in itself.

                                                                                                  INGREDIENTS

  

• Couscous : 1cup
• Bell pepper( finely chopped): 1
• Tomatoes (finely chopped) :2
• Onion ( finely chopped) :1
• Black olive (sliced) : 3T
• Olive oil 2T
• Lime juice 2T
• Parsley (finely chopped): 2T
• Mint leaves (finely chopped) : 1T
• Salt : To taste

PROCEDURE

1 Bring 1 cup water to boil along with some salt and 1t salt

2 Remove from flame and sprinkle couscous, delicately stirring it.

3 Cover the lid and let it rest for 2-3 minutes

4 Fluff up with a fork and add chopped tomatoes,bell peppers, onions and olives.

5 In a bowl or dressing shaker, whisk the olive oil, lime jiuce, herbs and salt.

6 Mix the dressing into the salad.

7 Cover with lid and stotre in the refrigerator for couple of hours to help the flavours blend in.

8 Serve cold with warm pita bread.