Tabouli Lebanese Bulghur Parsley And Mint Salad

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   This recipe is a breeze if you have a food processor , a little more work if you don't

2. 2

   If using a processor , chop parsley and mint together , using a pulsing action , to ensure that you don't end up pureeing them , and remove to a bowl

3. 3

   Repeat with green onions , and add it bowl

4. 4

   Chop tomatoes , preferably by hand , into about 1 / 4" dice , and add to bowl

5. 5

   If you are making this for company , you might want to chop everything by hand

6. 6

   It makes a much prettier dish than when made in the processor , but i never bother when it is for personal consumption

7. 7

   I just take a little care when using the processor

8. 8

   Wash bulghur thoroughly , drain , and soak in fresh hot water for about 1 hour

9. 9

   Drain and squeeze as dry as possible , and combine with vegetables

10. 10

    Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil

11. 11

    Add salt and pepper to taste , and toss thoroughly

12. 12

    You can be quite generous with the pepper

13. 13

    Refrigerate for about an hour , taste , and adjust salt and pepper

14. 14

    In addition to serving a a salad or part of a meza appetizer assortment , it is also good as dressing on a falafel or lamb sandwich in pita bread