Tabouli

By nikkiasse

You should begin to soak the bulghar at least 3 hours before serving time. It needs to thoroughly marinate and chill.

Ingredients

• optional:
• 1 cup dry bulghar wheat
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon and/or lime juice
• 1 heaping tsp crushed, fresh garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions (include greens)
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 packed cup freshly-chopped parsely
• 1/2 tsp dried mint
• 1/4 cup good olive oil
• fresh black pepper
• 1/2 cup cooked chick peas
• 1/2 cup coarsely-grated carrot
• 1 chopped green pepper
• 1 choppped cucumber or summer squash

Preparation

Step 1

1) Combine bulghar, boiling water and salt in a bowl. Cover and let stand 15-20 minutes, or until bulghar is chewable.

2) Add lemon juice, garlic, oil and mint, and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate 2-3 hours.

3) Just before serving add the vegetables and mix gently. Correct seasonings.
Garnish with feta cheese & olives