The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TABBOULEH
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What does TABBOULEH mean?
TABBOULEH noun- A Middle Eastern salad or meze generally consisting of bulgur wheat, chopped tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice.