Classic Tabouli

Submitted by StarFire22

"fresh, cool and filling. Can add other ingredients to create a variety of tastes: feta, olives... I mix it with a classic tuna salad and take to gatherings where it is always a surprise hit... or mix with hummus and serve as a wrap. Very versatile."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 cups cracked wheat
• 2 cups very hot water
• 1 cucumber
• 2 small tomatoes
• 1 bunch green onion
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup of fresh mint, chopped
• 2 cups fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• salt (optional)

directions

1. Soak:

2. 2 c cracked wheat (bulghur) in 2 c very hot water until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
3. Drain excess water and squeeze dry.

4. Chop, mix and set aside:

5. 1 cucumber.
6. 2 small tomatoes.
7. 1 bunch green onions.
8. 1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh chopped mint, to taste.
9. 2 c fresh parsley.
10. 1 clove garlic.

11. Dressing:

12. 1/2 c fresh lemon juice.
13. 3/4 c extra virgin olive oil.
14. 1 tbsp pepper.
15. 2 tsp salt, or to taste.
16. Combine ingredients and serve chilled or at room temperature. Makes about 8 cups, 12 to 16 servings.