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TABOULI SALAD - Mediterranean Dish

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup of fine cracked bulghur wheat
* 1 ½ cup of warm water
* 2 bunches of parsley
* 2 bunches of scallions
* small bunch of fresh mint (1/2 cup) or
* 4 tablespoons of dried mint
* 5 medium tomatoes
* 5 lemons
* ½ cup olive oil
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon pepper (optional)

Chop parsley and mint in processor. Empty processor frequently. Chop by hand tomatoes and scallions. Soak 1 cup of fine cracked bulghur wheat in luke-warm water until liquid is 90% absorbed (approx. 15 minutes), drain off excess water and place in bowl with greens and tomatoes. Add juice of 5 lemons, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients and chill.

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