Method as per Saada Dahdah
Ingredients:
- ½ cup medium Bulgur (cracked wheat)
- 3 large Tomatoes (diced very small)
- 1 English (long) Cucumber (diced very small) optional
- 1 Green Onion (chopped fine)
- 2 bunches Parsley (chopped fine)
- ½ bunch Mint (chopped or 2 Tbsp. Dried mint)
- 3 lemons (squeezed / use number of lemons according to taste)
- 1 Tbsp. Salt (according to taste)
- ½ Tbsp. Green hot peppers (chopped/according to taste)
- ¼ cup olive oil or more
Method:
- Wash bulgur in lukewarm water, re-fill till it covers bulgur then let it sit for a while till it absorbs water, cover and put aside.
- Add all chopped vegetables in a large bowl and mix well.
- Add the bulgur to the mix. Pour in the Oil, Lemon juice, Salt, Mint and green Onions. Allow the bulgur to soak and absorb the juice (about an hour) before serving.
- Serve over fresh green lettuce.
This recipe makes a refreshing appetizer or a picnic / BBQ salad. Add more ingredients for large family gatherings. Also art of the Mezza assembly
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