Tabbouli

This is a nice recipe, especially as a cold side dish on a warm summer night with some freshly baked pita

• 1 cup bulgur
• 1 2/3 cups boiling water
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper to taste

Combine bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl. Cover, and set aside to soak for 1 hour.

Add oil, lemon juice, onions, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.