Tabbouleh salad

                     

                                  

 Tabbouleh

Ingredients:

-1/2 cup extra fine bulgur wheat

-4 firm tomatoes, finely chopped

- 2 bunches of parsley, finely chopped ( stems removed)

- 4 green onions, finely chopped

- 12-14  mint leaves , finely chopped ( stems removed)

-1 English cucumber , finely chopped

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 3-4 tbsp lemon juice

-3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

- 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions:

1. soak the bulgur into water for 30 min  until tender .
2. stir into a bowl the tomato, cucumber and  1/2 teaspoon salt and set aside.
3. pour the parsley into a large bowl and add the bulgur, mint and green onion.
4. -add the combined  cucumber and tomato to the mixture.
5. In a small caup, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil , garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6. Pour it into the salad and stir to combine  all together ( taste and adjust if necessary)
7. Let the salad rest for 15 min before serving to let the flavors merge.