Tabbouleh

Pronunciation: /təˈbuːli/

Definitions of tabbouleh

noun a Middle Eastern salad made of finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, onion, bulgur, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt

Example Sentences

A1 Tabbouleh is a traditional Middle Eastern salad made with parsley, mint, tomatoes, and bulgur wheat.

A2 I learned how to make tabbouleh from my Lebanese friend who taught me the authentic recipe.

B1 Tabbouleh is a popular dish in Mediterranean cuisine and is often served as a side dish or appetizer.

B2 The tabbouleh at this restaurant is made with fresh ingredients and has a perfect balance of flavors.

C1 The chef's speciality is a modern twist on traditional tabbouleh, incorporating unique ingredients and presentation.

C2 After traveling to Lebanon, I became a connoisseur of tabbouleh and can distinguish the subtle differences in regional variations.

Examples of tabbouleh in a Sentence

formal The traditional Levantine salad, tabbouleh, is made with finely chopped parsley, mint, bulgur, tomatoes, and onions.

informal I love having tabbouleh as a side dish at barbecues, it's so refreshing!

slang Tabbouleh is the bomb, it's like a party in your mouth!

figurative Eating tabbouleh is like taking a trip to the Mediterranean in every bite.

Grammatical Forms of tabbouleh

• past tense: tabboulehed
• plural: tabboulehs
• comparative: more tabbouleh
• superlative: most tabbouleh
• present tense: tabboulehs
• future tense: will tabbouleh
• perfect tense: have tabbouleh
• continuous tense: is tabboulehing
• singular: tabbouleh
• positive degree: tabbouleh
• infinitive: to tabbouleh
• gerund: tabboulehing
• participle: tabboulehed

Origin and Evolution of tabbouleh

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: Tabbouleh is a Levantine vegetarian salad made of finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, onion, bulgur, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Evolution of the word: The word 'tabbouleh' has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use in the late 19th century.