TABBOULEH SALAD It is usually made of bulgur, tomatoes,...

TABBOULEH SALAD It is usually made of bulgur, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint, onion and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Tabbouleh is traditionally served as part of a mezze in the Arab world. —————————————————————–

Ingredients:

*½ cup fine bulghur wheat
*boiling water
*3 bunches flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
*½ cup mint, finely chopped
*2 tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
*2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
*4 green onions, thinly sliced
*¼ cup  olive oil
*3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
*Kosher salt to taste

Directions:

- Place the bulgur in a bowl, and cover with hot water.
- Soak for 20 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Drain through a cheesecloth-lined strainer, and press the bulgur against the strainer to squeeze out excess water.
- Transfer to a large bowl, and combine  with the herbs. Fold in the tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions.
- Drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice and toss well. Sprinkle in the salt , stir and serve or cover and refrigerate.

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