Categories: Grains, Salads & Dressings

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, minced
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• dash cayenne pepper
• 2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
• 1/4 cup black olives, diced

Directions

1. In medium bowl, pour boiling water over bulgur wheat. Let sit for 1/2 hour. Mix in shaker, oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic, oregano and cayenne pepper and shake well. Mix bulgur wheat and vegetables, pour in oil mixture, stir well.

2. Serve over a bed of lettuce. Best if refrigerated for several hours before serving.

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