Tabouli – Bulgar wheat with parsley and tomatoes

Ingredients

 * 250g bulgar wheat - (cracked wheat)
 * 50g parsley, washed and finely chopped
 * 4 tablespoons mint, washed and finely chopped
 * 3 spring onions, washed, trimmed and finely chopped
 * 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 * 4 tomatoes peeled, washed, peeled, de-seeded and chopped in cubes
 * 6 tablespoons olive oil
 * 4 tablespoons lemon juice or as much as you like
 * Salt and pepper

Directions

 * 1) Put the bulgar wheat in a bowl and cover with water for 1 hour. After soaking use a fine sieve and let it drain well.
 * 2) In a large bowl add the bulgar wheat and mix in all the ingredients except the tomato. Only add the tomato after all the other ingredients are mixed well.
 * 3) This refreshing salad can be served with barbecued or grilled meat dishes or served as a starter.