Vegetable Tabouli
By Mary McDougall
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients
1 Cup
Uncooked bulgur wheat
2 Cups
Boiling water
3
Tomatoes, chopped
1
Cucumber, diced
1
Green bell pepper, chopped
6
Green onions, chopped
1 Cup
Fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 Cup
Fresh mint, chopped
1/2 Cup
Lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
1
Place bulgur in a bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Transfer to a colander to cool and drain.
2
Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables and place them in a separate large bowl. Combine the drained bulgur and vegetables. Add the lemon juice and pepper to taste. Mix well and chill for 2-3 hours before serving.
Hint: A 15-ounce can of any kind of cooked beans, drained and rinsed, makes a nice addition to this salad. Try garbanzo, kidney, black or white beans.
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