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A Great Time To Try Tabouli!

Tabouli, Tabbouleh, Tabouleh....no matter how you choose to spell it, this version of the popular middle eastern dish is refreshingly delicious. With the temperature climbing and tomatoes and cucumbers in abundance, it is definitely time for tabouli. Try this easy recipe for a savoury summer salad. It's great with barbecued pork or chicken, and a welcome addition to any cold buffet.

1 cup	bulgur
2 cups	boiling water
1 cup	diced tomato
1 cup	diced seedless cucumber
2	green onions, finely chopped
1 cup	finely chopped, parsley
2 tbsp	finely chopped, mint
2	cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp	olive oil
1/4 cup	lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

1. Place bulgur in a large bowl. Add boiling water and stir well. Cover and let stand 30 minutes.
2. Drain bulgur into a fine sieve and return to bowl.
3. Add prepared tomato, cucumber, onions, parsley, mint and garlic.
4. In a measuring cup combine oil and lemon juice. Pour over salad and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Makes 6 servings

About Bulgur

Bulgur is now available in most grocery and bulk food stores. It is made with wheat kernels that have been cleaned, parboiled, dried and ground. The result is a nutritious quick to prepare wheat product with a pleasant nutty flavour. It has a long shelf life in its dried form and lends itself to many cooking applications such as salads,pilafs, casseroles, stuffings and soups.