Tabbouleh I

Description
Cracked wheat salad

Ingredients

 * 3 bunches flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (stems discarded)
 * 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 * 6 medium tomatoes, finely chopped, seeded
 * 2 teaspoons salt
 * ½ teaspoon black pepper
 * juice of 3 lemons
 * 100g (4oz) fine bulgur (cracked wheat)
 * 250ml (9fl oz) boiling water
 * 1 tablespoon mint, finely chopped

Directions

 * 1) Before you start prepare all the above ingredients ready.
 * 2) Place cracked wheat in a large bowl, add boiling water and set aside to soak for 15 minutes.
 * 3) Place chopped parsley, mint, onions and tomatoes in a large bowl then add the salt and pepper.
 * 4) Now mix all your ingredients thoroughly.
 * 5) Drain the cracked wheat, squeeze out excess water and add to the bowl and combine. Finally add lemon juice, olive oil and mix all ingredients.