Bulgur, Parsley, and Mint Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups fine or medium bulgur |
1 1/4 cups water |
1 red onion |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
5 cups packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves (about 3 large bunches) |
1 1/2 cups packed fresh mint leaves (about 1 large bunch) |
1 bunch scallions |
1/2 small english cucumber |
1/2 pound vine-ripened tomatoes |
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice |
1/3 cup olive oil |
Directions:
1. In a bowl combine bulgur and water. Soak bulgur 1 hour and 15 minutes. Bulgur may be prepared 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
2. Mince enough onion to measure 1 cup and in a bowl stir together with salt, allspice, and cinnamon. Let onion mixture stand 30 minutes. Finely chop parsley and mint. Finely chop enough scallion greens to measure 2/3 cup. Quarter and seed cucumber and tomatoes and thinly slice. In a bowl toss together all salad ingredients with salt and pepper to taste. Salad may be made 1 hour ahead and chilled, covered.
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