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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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fresh, cool and filling. Can add other ingredients to create a variety of tastes: feta, olives... I mix it with a classic tuna salad and take to gatherings where it is always a surprise hit... or mix with hummus and serve as a wrap. Very versatile. Ingredients:
2 cups cracked wheat |
2 cups very hot water |
1 cucumber |
2 small tomatoes |
1 bunch green onion |
1/4-1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped |
2 cups fresh parsley |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice |
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1 tablespoon pepper |
salt (optional) |
Directions:
1. Soak:
2. 2 c cracked wheat (bulghur) in 2 c very hot water until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
3. Drain excess water and squeeze dry.
4. Chop, mix and set aside:.
5. 1 cucumber.
6. 2 small tomatoes.
7. 1 bunch green onions.
8. 1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh chopped mint, to taste.
9. 2 c fresh parsley.
10. 1 clove garlic.
11. Dressing:.
12. 1/2 c fresh lemon juice.
13. 3/4 c extra virgin olive oil.
14. 1 tbsp pepper.
15. 2 tsp salt, or to taste.
16. Combine ingredients and serve chilled or at room temperature. Makes about 8 cups, 12 to 16 servings.
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