EASY MAIN DISH TABOULEH

When I found some fresh mint on clearance at the supermarket recently, I immediately thought of making tabouleh. We love it served on a bed of leaf lettuce and alongside  a cucumber, tomato, and yogurt salad.  Adding a can of chick peas makes it a nice main dish, but served as a side, the beans can be omitted.

1 cup bulgur

3 1/2 cups boiling water

1 1/2 cups minced fresh parsley (about one bunch)

1/2 cup minced fresh mint leaves

2 or 3 tomatoes, chopped

1 15.5 ounce can chick peas, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup chopped onion or green onions

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt (opt.)

In a large bowl, combine wheat (bulgur) and boiling water.   Let stand at room temperature about two hours.  Drain well, return to bowl, and stir in remaining ingredients.  Chill 2 hours or more.  Serve on lettuce leaves.  Makes about 6 main dish or 10-12 side dish servings.