TABBOULEH

ingredients

1 cup bulgur
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
1 cup red/green onions
1 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh mint (optional)
3 tomatoes
1/2 long cucumber
salt/black pepper

directions

in a large bowl combine bulgur and boiling water. cover and set aside for 1/2-1h (until the grains are soft and the water absorbed).
drain if necessary and fluff with fork. add finely chopped parsley, mint, onion, cucumber and tomatoes. toss to combine; add lemon juice, oil, salt and black pepper to taste.
cover and refrigerate for at least 1 h before serving.