Years ago, I developed a passion for mint and planted it in patches around my garden. Peppermint, spearmint, and lemon-scented mint have taken over like weeds. But unlike most weeds, they’re delicious in tabbouleh.
Tabbouleh
Years ago, I developed a passion for mint and planted it in patches around my garden. Peppermint, spearmint, and lemon-scented mint have taken over like weeds. But unlike most weeds, they’re delicious in tabbouleh.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked bulgur
- 4 plum tomatoes cored and diced
- 1 small cucumber peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion optional
- 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine the cooked bulgur, tomatoes, cucumber, mint, red onions (if desired), and scallions in a serving bowl.
- In a cup stir together the salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Pour the dressing into the bulgur mixture and toss well to coat.