Tabouli

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fine grained bulgur wheat
• 3 cups boiling water
• 2 medium whole tomatoes
• 4 tbsps chopped onion, finely minced
• 1 medium cucumber, chopped
• 2 cups parsley, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 oz lemon juice (3 tbsp)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp light olive oil

Directions

1. Pour bulgur into a large heat-resistant bowl. Pour boiling water over and mix to moisten thoroughly. Soak for 45 minutes.
2. Core tomatoes and dice.
3. Put diced tomatoes in bowl and set aside for 45 minutes.
4. Line strainer or fine sieve with several layers of paper towels.
5. When bulgur has finished soaking, transfer to the prepared sieve and press to drain well. Return to the bowl.
6. Drain diced tomatoes. Add drained tomatoes, onion, cucumber, parsley, lemon juice, salt, oil to bulgur, and mix well.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.