Parsley Tabbouleh

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup bulgur
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 TBS olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
• 2 small tomatoes, diced
• 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded if necessary and diced

Combine water and bulgur in a small saucepan. Bring to a full boil, remove from heat, cover and let stand until water is absorbed and bulgur is tender, about 30 minutes. Let cool before adding remaining ingredients.

Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in small bowl. Add parsley, tomatoes and cucumber to the bulgur and toss. Mix the dressing and add to bulgur and vegetables. Chill for at least 1 hour if serving cold. 4 servings.