When I went to by the fresh thyme for this salad, I didn’t recognize it amidst all the rosemary, basil, mint, parsley, chives, and all the rest. And then I saw the pretty little flowers and asked for a bunch. The man said, “You’re making meat in this heat?” I said, “No, it’s for salad,” …

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Tabbouleh, meaning “little spicy” in Arabic, is a bulgur, parsley, mint and tomato salad doused in lemon juice, olive oil and salt. It is served all over the Middle East with slight variations including more or less bulgur and the salad representing a main course or served as part of a mezze. We’ve already made …

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