Tabouli (Parsley & Bulgur Wheat Salad)

Tabouli is a traditional Arabic salad that is simple but filling. Parsley is full of minerals and chlorophyll and is a great cleansing herb.
Featured at our "Delicious Detox" class in Kapolei on 12/28/11.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups boiling water
• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1 bunch curly parsley, finely minced
• 1 cup finely minced fresh mint
• 1 cup seeded and diced cucumber
• ¼ cup minced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Pour boiling water over bulgur wheat in a pot, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Bulgur should be soft and light textured. Fluff with a fork, and let cool.
2. Add parsley, mint, cucumber, onion, and garlic to a large bowl.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss in cooled bulgur wheat. Let stand at least an hour for best flavor. Enjoy!

Yields 4-6 Side Servings

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