Tabbouleh

Ingredients

• 1 cup Bulgar wheat
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 cups parsley
• 1/2 cup spring onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup mint, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• 4 firm ripe tomatoes

Directions

1. 1

   Pour the boiling water into a bowl with the bulgur.

2. 2

   Let stand until fully absorbed.

3. 3

   Chop up the parsley until fine.

4. 4

   Ditto for the tomato.

5. 5

   Feel free to use more as you cannot use too much!

6. 6

   Add the other ingredients in amounts as per your own taste- these amounts are just a guide.

7. 7

   Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

8. 8

   Serve in a salad bowl lined with crisp lettuce leaves for a pretty effect.