Tabouli

The perfect cool food for those days when you feel like you're melting.




Tabouli


2 Cups bulghur wheat

3 Cups boiling water

3 teaspoons salt

1/2 Cup lemon juice

1/2 Cup olive oil

3 cloves of garlic, crushed

1 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 large green bell pepper, chopped

4-5 roma tomatoes, chopped

1 small can of sliced black olives, drained


In a large mixing bowl, combine bulghur and salt. Add boiling water and stir. Cover the bowl and let it stand for 20 minutes.
Next, add the lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Mix, recover, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Add the rest of the vegetables just before serving.