Ingredients
- 5 ounces bulgur wheat (= 1 cup)
- 2 cups water, boiling
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 3 ounces chopped red onion (= ½ cup) and/or 6 scallions, finely chopped
- 3 ounces plum tomatoes (ripe, seeded and cut into ½-inch dice = about 2-4 plum tomatoes --or 2 medium tomatoes, finely diced)
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded (optional)
- 1 tablespoons fresh peppermint (or 1 tablespoon dried mint)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or salad oil)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- Basil, pinch of (optional)
- Allspice, pinch of (optional)
- Coriander, pinch of (optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: Soak bulgur in boiling water 1 hour.
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Step 2: Drain well, pressing out excess water through a fine strainer or cloth.
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Step 3: Add vegetables and combine well.
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Step 4: Mix dressing (lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and optional garlic, basil, allspice, coriander) and add. Toss lightly.
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Step 5: Refrigerate.
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