Tabouleh

Tabouleh, also known as Tabbouleh, is a classic Middle Eastern salad. The fresh veggies and mint leaves make it light and refreshing on a hot day. —Michael & Mathil Chebat, Lake Ridge, Virginia

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  Total Time

  Prep: 30 min.
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  Makes

  8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup bulgur
• 3 bunches fresh parsley, minced (about 2 cups)
• 3 large tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 5 fresh mint leaves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

• Prepare bulgur according to package directions; cool. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. If desired, chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 100 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.

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