Tabouli

Ingredients

1. 1 cup bulgur wheat
2. 1 cup boiling water
3. 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
4. 1/4 cup olive oil
5. 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
6. 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, minced
7. 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
8. 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
9. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10. 1 teaspoon salt
11. dash cayenne pepper
12. 2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
13. 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
14. 1/4 cup black olives, diced

Directions

1. In medium bowl, pour boiling water over bulgur wheat. Let sit for 1/2 hour. Mix in shaker: oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic, oregano and cayenne pepper and shake well. Mix bulgur wheat and vegetables, pour in oil mixture, stir well.

2. Serve over a bed of lettuce. Best if refrigerated for several hours before serving.