Bulgur Wheat Tabbouleh With Chickpeas
This is a very satisfying, very healthy salad.
Steps
Pour boiling water over the bulgur to cover , and let sit for 1 hour.
Drain , and fluff with a fork.
Combine the bulgur and the cooked chickpeas.
Add olive oil , lemon juice , salt and pepper to taste.
A good ratio is 2:1 olive oil : lemon juice.
Cut each tomato in half through the stem.
Cut off the stem , and scoop out the seeds.
Chop the flesh into 1 / 4 inch cubes.
Dice the cucumber into 1 / 4 cubs.
Add the tomatoes , cucumber and the parsley to the bulgur.
Stir to combine.
Taste , and correct seasoning as necessary to taste.
A nice addition is 1 oz of feta cheese , chopped very fine just before serving.
Ingredients
bulgar wheat, dried garbanzo beans, tomatoes, cucumber, flat leaf parsley, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice