Tabbouleh

Of Lebanese origin, tabbouleh has been part and parcel of Palestinian cuisine for generations. One feature that marks it from its origin is the addition of finely chopped cucumbers to the ingredients. I have always done it Lebanese style and any occasion, birthday or other, provided an excuse for a tabbouleh afternoon party. It certainly was a star during the lettuce season for which the village of Artas south of Bethlehem is very famous. Spoon out some tabbouleh on to