Salads

Tabouleh

*This recipe was given many years ago by an excellent Lebanese cook. This is her recipe as it was written by her:

• 2 bunches parsley (1 Italian, 1 curly). Take off the sticks and chop it very fine andwash it and keep it in a strainer for a while.
• Place in a bowl. Add ¼ cup of chopped onion and 3 tomatoes, chopped.
• Add 1 tsp dry mint or 2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped.
• Add ¼ cup bulgur (which has been softened in ½ cup boiling water for 10 minutes).
• In a small bowl, mix together ½ cup olive oil and ¼ cup lemon juice.
• Add 1 tsp salt and same of black pepper. Add ½ tsp cinnamon (that's my secret ingredient).
• Add the dressing to parsley-bulgur mixture.
• Taste. Add some more oil or lemon or seasonings, to taste.
• I hope you don't choke. I hope you enjoy it!