Tabbuli (Lebanese Salad)

Below is the recipe for 6 servings for Tabbuli or Lebanese salad. The ingredients needed for this are as follows:-

• ½ cup bulgur wheat
• 2 large bunches parsley, stems discarded and leaves minced (4 cups)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint (optional)
• ½ bunch green onions, including tops, finely chopped (or ¼ cup chopped onion)
• 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped, with juice
• 1¾ teaspoons salt or more to taste
• ⅓ cup lemon juice or to taste
• ¼ cup olive oil

How to prepare tabbuli

• Soak bulgur wheat 15 minutes in water to cover; bring to a boil and simmer a few minutes.
• Drain wheat and squeeze out; discard excess water
• Toss all ingredients
• Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Note: This is a good make-ahead salad. It keeps 2 or 3 days in refrigerator, covered. The parsley remains crisp and the flavor is improved.

Variation: Add a chopped cucumber, 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, or spinach.