Tabbouleh

Directions

1. 1
   Put the bulgur in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Pour in enough boiling water to cover.
3. 3
   Let stand about 10 minutes, or until the grains are swollen and tender.
4. 4
   Drain in a fine wire sieve, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
5. 5
   Whisk the oil and lemon juice in a large bowl.
6. 6
   Stir in bulgur.
7. 7
   Season with salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Just before serving, mix in the scallions, parsley, and mint.
9. 9
   Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving dish.
10. 10
    Spoon portions of tabbouleh into the leaves, scatter the diced tomatoes over the top and serve at room temperature.
11. 11
    Variation
12. 12
    Fruit Tabbouleh:
13. 13
    Replace the chopped tomatoes with 2-3 tbsp pomegranate seeds or the same quantity of toasted pine nuts.