Layered Lebanese Salad

Prep Time: 45 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 1

This twist on a Middle Eastern favorite, tabbouleh salad, is the ultimate make-ahead choice. It needs a full 24-hour chill time so the bulgur will soften and absorb the dressing. It's definitely worth the wait.

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup vegetable or chicken broth

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 cups finely chopped red onion

5 cups chopped tomato (about 4 large tomatoes)

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

2 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber (about 2 medium cucumbers)

1 to 2 large red bell peppers, chopped

Directions:

1. Place bulgur in a large glass bowl. Stir together lemon juice and next 5 ingredients; drizzle lemon juice mixture evenly over bulgur, and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Layer onion and next 6 ingredients over bulgur mixture. Cover and chill at least 24 hours or up to 48 hours.

By RecipeOfHealth.com