Classic Tabouleh

Ingredients

• 1 cupfine bulgur wheat
• 1 cupflat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 cupfresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 2 mediumripe tomatoes, finely diced
• 1/2 smallred onion, finely minced
• 3 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tbspfresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tspfine sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 tspfreshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1
   Place the bulgur in a bowl and cover with an equal volume of boiling water. Cover and let stand 15–20 minutes until tender; drain any excess water and fluff with a fork.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl combine the soaked bulgur, chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and red onion.
3. 3
   In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
4. 4
   Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
5. 5
   Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve chilled.