Tabbouleh I

The combination of nutty cracked wheat or bulgur mixed with wonderfully ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions, and lots of fresh mint and parsley is sensational. A bit of olive oil and lemon juice finish it off beautifully.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 162 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• ground black pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup bulgur
• 1 ⅔ cups boiling water
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl. Cover, and set aside to soak for 1 hour.

Step 2

Add oil, lemon juice, onions, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.