Tabbouleh is a healthy mediterranean salad made with parsley, bulgur, mint and chopped vegetables.

Does anyone else think weekends is for bbqing and Tabbouleh? This Tabbouleh recipe is a healthy mediterranean salad made with parsley, bulgur, mint and chopped vegetables.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup fine bulgur

• 1 cup diced tomato

• 3 medium bunches curly parsley

• ⅓ cup fresh mint chopped

• ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onion

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste

• Pinch of pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

• Soak the bulgur 3-4 mins until tender. Drain off any excess water, and set aside.

• Meanwhile, prepare the parsley, cut off the thick stems. Then, finely chop the parsley. Alternatively you can use a food processor to chop the parsley, place leaves into the food processor. Pulse the parsley until it is finely chopped, Make sure not to pulse too much!

• In large bowl add chopped parsley, tomatoes, green onions, chopped fresh mint and cooled bulgur.

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

• Pour it into the salad and stir to combine. Taste, and adjust if necessary—add another tablespoon of lemon juice for zing, or salt for more overall flavor.

• Serve cold