Tabbouleh/Tabouli

Ingredients

• 2-3 bunches fresh curly-leaf parsley, stems removed and chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh mint, picked and chopped
• 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
• 4-6 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup Bulgar wheat
• 1 lemon, juice of, fresh
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (use the good stuff)
• 1 tablespoon salt (sea or kosher, or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Soak Bulgur wheat in 3 cups boiling water for 1 hour then dry with cheese cloth or towel.

2. 2

   combine the parsley, onion, tomatoes and mint in a large bowl and mix to combine.

3. 3

   In a small bowl combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and add to the salad.

4. 4

   Mix well then cover and place in the refridgerator for several hours (the longer the better) overnight is best. Stir well before serving.

5. 5

   Enjoy!