Tabbouleh

Ingredients

• ¼ cup bulgur wheat
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup fresh or ½ cup dried parsley
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp lemon juice

Method

1. In a covered dish, heat bulgur wheat in 1 cup water for 5 minutes in a microwave.
2. Let the bulgur wheat sit in the water for 15 minutes to soak it up and become tender. Drain off excess water.
3. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, parsley and mint.
4. Pour in oil and mix thoroughly until all is coated with the oil.
5. Add vinegar and lemon juice to taste.