Tabbouleh (bulgur and herb salad)

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       Title: Tabbouleh (Bulgur And Herb Salad)
  Categories: Vegetables, Salads
       Yield: 4 servings
  
  
         1 c  bulgur  -- fine
         1 md onion  -- finely chopped
     1 1/2 c  parsley  -- finely chopped
       1/4 c  fresh mint  -- chopped
       1/4 c  olive oil
       1/4 c  lemon juice
   :          salt
         8    romaine lettuce leaves
         2 md tomatoes  -- cut in wedges
   
   Soak bulgur in cold water 20 minutes.
   
   Drain the bulgur and squeeze out as much moisture as
   possible with your hands. Combine the bulgur, onion
   (or scallions), parsley and mint in a bowl. Sprinkle
   with oil, lemon juice and a little salt, and mix
   thoroughly. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Cover and
   chill in the refrigerator.
   
   To serve, mound the salad in the center of a plate.
   Decorate with thelettuce leaves and tomato wedges. The
   lettuce leaves may be used toscoop up the salad.
   
   > One may also add to the salad: finely chopped
   tomatoes, cucumber or green pepper.
   
   Recipe By     : demers@ere.umontreal.ca (Demers Serge)
  
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