Tabouleh: A Middle-eastern Favorite

Tabouleh is great at any time of the year, but is best with fresh local ingredients so I particularly look forward to it as a summertime treat. I like a rather tart version of the salad so I add some lemon juice to the soaking water. You might want to taste it before adding the rest of the lemon juice. (Larger image.)

Prep Time: 4 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 4 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; divided
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped parsley
• 2 firm ripe tomatoes; seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cucumber; peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 3 Tbsp. finely chopped mint
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cumin

Preparation:

1. Combine cold water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and bulgur. Allow to set for 2 hours.

2. Drain bulgur in a sieve and squeeze out any excess liquid with your hands.

3. In a medium bowl, toss bulgur with all remaining ingredients.

4. Chill for at least two hours, taste and adjust seasonings.

This salad will keep (and keep getting better) for three days in the refrigerator.

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