Classic Tabouli

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: 40 mins
• 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.