Tabbouleh Salad

Serves 4 to 6 as a side

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (from 3 bunches)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into ¼-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

Boil 1 cup of water. Stir the bulgur and oil together in a heat resistant bowl and pour boiling water over it. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand 15 minutes. Drain excess water off and transfer to a larger bowl. Fold in the remaining ingredients and serve chilled.