INGREDIENTS:
1 cup fine bulgur (sometimes called #1)
2 bunches curly parsley
12 large mint leaves
1/2 English cucumber
5 scallions
3 medium tomatoes
2 lemons, juiced (about 6 tablespoons)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt and pepper, plus more to taste
How: While your bulgur soaks, dice a whole lot of parsley and some mint, too. Toss the grains and herbs with chopped tomato and cucumber, then dress with lemon juice and olive oil.
Directions:
1.) Put the bulgur in a bowl, cover it with an inch of just-boiled water, and let it sit at least 20 minutes. (It will double in size.)
2.) Wash and dry the parsley and mint. Remove the stems, finely chop the herbs together, and put them in a large mixing bowl.
3.) Peel and deseed the cucumber half. Slice it lengthwise into thirds, then chop. Chop the scallions and tomatoes and add them to the cucumber, parsley, and mint.
4.) Drain any remaining water out of the bulgur and add it to the vegetables.
5.) Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the salad. Mix well, taste, and adjust the seasoning and olive oil as needed.
