Tabouli

Ingredients

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

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.