Tabouli Salad – Lebanese Salad Recipe

Submitted by campfiregal, with credit to Jolene K.

DESCRIPTION

“Wow, what is this salad, I asked.” It tastes so very refreshing! It’s Tabouli, she answered, & gave me the recipe. I’ll surely add the optional mint leaves because they grow in my garden.

• 1 1/4 cup bulgar wheat
• 4 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped scallions or onions
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• pepper to taste

Optional:

• 3/4 cup cooked white beans, drained
• 1/2 cup freshly chopped mint leaves
• 2 small cucumbers, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Pour water over wheat and let stand at least two hours.
2. Squeeze out excess water with hands or strainer & spoon.
3. Add remaining ingredients and thoroughly mix together.