Tabbouleh

1 cup Bulgar wheat
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts
2 cups chopped parley (2 bunches)
2 hothouse cucumbers unpeeled, seeded, and diced
4 cups chopped tomatoes
1 tsp fresh ground pepper

Place the bulgur in a large bowl, pour in the boiling water, and add the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir, then allow to stand at room
temperature for about an hour.

Add the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper; mix well. Season to taste and serve, or cover and refrigerate, The flavor will improve if the tabbouleh sits for a few hours.

Submitted by Jill Laws