Spiced Tabbouleh

Step 1

Serve the salad with the crisp inner leaves of romaine lettuce and wedges of pita bread.

Step 2

Toss tomatoes and ¼ teaspoon salt in large bowl. Transfer to fine-mesh strainer, set strainer in bowl, and let stand for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.

Step 3

Rinse bulgur in fine-mesh strainer under cold running water. Drain well and transfer to second bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons juice from draining tomatoes. Let stand until grains are beginning to soften, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 4

Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, oil, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne, and ¼ teaspoon salt together in large bowl. Add drained tomatoes, soaked bulgur, parsley, mint, and scallions; toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate until flavors have blended and bulgur is tender, at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Toss to recombine, season withsalt and pepper to taste, and serve.