Ingredients

  • 4 c. water, boiling
  • 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped (about 2 1/2 c.)
  • 1/2 c. fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 4 green onions, sliced (1/3 c.)
  • 1 head romaine lettuce leaves for garnish
  • 1 c. bulghur
  • 8 radishes, chopped (about 1 c.)
  • 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. olive oil

Method

  • Pour the boiling water over the bulghur in a large bowl. Cover the bowl; let stand 2 hours.
  • Drain off any excess water from the bowl.
  • Add the cucumbers, radishes, mint, olive oil, onions, lemon juice, salt and pepper to the bulghur.
  • Toss the mixture until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended. Refrigerate the tabbouleh salad until ready to serve.