Saff is a traditional Lebanese salad similar to the Tabbouleh we all know but with more sources of proteins and fibers. Saff is renown in Rashaya region and is prepared during summer and fall when all ingredients are available.
Total Servings: 8
Preparation time: 30 mns
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups of chick-peas soaked in water overnight
1/3 cup of fine Burgol
3 bunches of Parsley
Half bunch of Mint
5 Green onions
3 Tomatoes, medium size
5 Cucumbers, medium size
Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Salt, Black Pepper according to taste
A pinch of Sumac
Carrot, Radish, Cabbage and Garlic are optional ingredients added according to taste
Preparation steps
- Finely chop all vegetables
- Grind the chickpeas
- Add chickpeas and burgul to the chopped vegetables
- Mix with all the seasoning ingredients (sumac, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper)
- Serve cold as a side salad