Tabouli Salad

Ingredients

•  2 bunches finely chopped fresh parsley

•  1 cup finely chopped tomato

•  1cup finely chopped cucumber (optional)

 •  1/4 cup fine burgul (bulgur)

•  1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves or 2 teaspoon dried mint leaves

•  3 scallions, finely chopped

•  1/2 fresh lemon juice

•  1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

•  1/2 paprika

•  1/2 – 1 teaspoon salt

•  A little black pepper

•  Some lettuce leaves for serving

Preparation method according to syriancooking.com

1 – In a bowl, soak burgul with room-temperature water to cover and leave for 20 minutes. Drain the water while pressing the burgul to remove all excess water.

2 – Meanwhile, combine all ingredients in a big bowl, except salt. Add burgul and mix well.

3 – Reserve in a refrigerator. Add salt right before serving.

4 –   Serve in lettuce leaves.

H.Zoghib