A traditional Middle Eastern salad that pairs well with chicken and fish.
Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero
Cook Times
Active Prep20
Hands-On Cook10
Hands-Off Cook0
Passive0
Total Time30 minutesminutes
Recipe Serving Size10servings
Cooking Tools Required
Colander, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Top Stove, Whisk
Ingredients
2cupbulgur wheat
1cupItalian parsleychopped, about 2 bunches
½cupfresh mintchopped, about 1 bunch
1cupRoma tomatoseeded and diced, about 2
1cuponionchopped
For the dressing:
2clovegarlic minced
⅓cupfresh lemon juice
½cupextra virgin olive oil
1teaspoonKosher saltor to taste
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperor to taste
Instructions
Place dry bulgur wheat in a heat proof bowl.
Add 2 cups boiling water and let stand 30 minutes. Drain if necessary.
Place bulgur, parsley, mint, tomato and onion in a bowl and stir to combine.
Whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour half the dressing over the salad, mixing well to combine, adding more dressing to taste.