Cracked Wheat And Parsley salad
Cracked Wheat and Parsley Salad (Tabooley, Tabuleh)
3/4 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
1 1/2 cups minced parsley
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup chopped scallions (with tops)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint leaves or
2 teaspoons crushed dried mint leaves
1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cover bulgur with cold water; let stand 30 minutes; Drain; press
out as much water as possible.
Place bulgur, parsley, tomatoes,
scallions and mint in nonreactive bowl.
Mix remaining ingredients;
pour over bulgur mixture.
Toss.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1
hour.
Garnish with ripe olives if desired.
Yields 6 servings.
NOTE: If you desire a softer texture, cover bulgur with boiling
water; let stand 1 hour.
