Refreshing Middle Eastern salad with parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, cucumber, and lemon-olive oil dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Grains
01 - 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat
02 - 3/4 cup boiling water
→ Herbs & Greens
03 - 2 large bunches flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (about 2 cups packed)
04 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
05 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
→ Vegetables
06 - 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
07 - 1/2 medium cucumber, diced
→ Dressing
08 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Prepare:
01 - Place bulgur in a small bowl and pour over boiling water. Cover and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes until bulgur softens. Drain any excess water and fluff with a fork.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped parsley, mint, spring onions, tomatoes, and cucumber.
03 - Add the soaked and fluffed bulgur to the bowl with herbs and vegetables, mixing gently.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
05 - Pour dressing over the bulgur and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to combine evenly.
06 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
