Cracked Wheat Salad
Recipe Description
Salad with beansIngredients
- 1 cup bulgher (cracked) Wheat
- 1 small Onion, grated
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 small red ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 2 tbls chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 cups chopped parsley
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 12 black olives
Soak the Wheat in 1 quart cold water for 15 minutes or until soft. Place in a large sieve lined with cheesecloth and squeeze out the extra moisture. Put into a mixing bowl and add the Onion, scallions, tomatoes, mint leaves, parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Blend thoroughly.
Mix the lemon juice and oil; pour over Wheat mixture and toss with fork. Correct the seasoning. Let stand 2 to 3 hours in a cool place (refrigerator) before serving. Garnish with when serving.
NOTE: For extra flavor, try soaking the bulgher Wheat in chicken broth and mix the sliced black olives into the salad instead of using them as whole black olive garnishes.
Mix the lemon juice and oil; pour over Wheat mixture and toss with fork. Correct the seasoning. Let stand 2 to 3 hours in a cool place (refrigerator) before serving. Garnish with when serving.
NOTE: For extra flavor, try soaking the bulgher Wheat in chicken broth and mix the sliced black olives into the salad instead of using them as whole black olive garnishes.
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