Ina's Tabbouleh.....

Home made tabbouleh has a much brighter flavor than the ready made container you buy from the market.  The fresh parsley, mint and lemon juice impart that certain something that only fresh ingredients can give you.  This recipe is perfect as is, but I like to add a few things of my own (yellow peppers and feta) to Ina's Garten's recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (1 bunch)
• 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (1 bunch)
• 1 cup chopped  Italian parsley (1 bunch)
• 1 English cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place the bulgur in a large bowl, pour in the boiling water, and add the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir, then allow to stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.

Add the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 1 teaspoons salt, and the pepper; mix well. This is were I add one diced yellow pepper and 1/2 cup imported Feta Cheese. Season to taste, and serve or cover and refrigerate. The flavor will improve if the tabbouleh sits for a few hours.

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