Tabouleh Recipe

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Tabouleh is a Middle-eastern twist on the cold vegetarian salad. Try is for an easy summer meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of bulgur wheat (No. 3 size)
• 1 Cups of boiling water
• 1 1/2 Cups fresh tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 Cup fresh cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
• dash of fresh parsley, chopped
• dash of minced onions
• 1 Tsp fresh chopped mint
• pinch of cumin (optional)
• pinch of salt (optional)
• 1/4 Cup lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation:

1. Follow the directions on the bulgur and mix a proper amount into the boiling water. Without draining any water, the mixture should turn into a doughy texture.
2. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, onions, mint and cumin (optional) to the bulgur mix.
3. Prepare the dressing, (salt and lemon juice in a separate bown and add to the salad when ready to serve).
4. For reasons of food safety, be sure to refrigerate the dish until ready to serve.

© 2009. Patricia A. Michaels