Tabouli
From: "Karen Sonnessa"

The Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen Buy direct from: amazon.com (USA) amazon.co.uk (UK)

Recipe By: Mollie Katzen, "Moosewood Cookbook"; Serving Size: 6

• 1 cup bulgur
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice -- and/or lime juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic -- crushed
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions -- include greens
• 1/2 teaspoon dried mint flakes
• 1/4 cup olive oil -- (good quality)
• fresh black pepper
• 2 medium tomatoes -- diced
• 1 cup fresh parsley -- chopped and packed

• 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1 chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup coarsely grated carrot
• 1 chopped cucumber -- or summer squash

Combine bulghar, boiling water, and salt in a bowl.
Cover and let stand 15-20 minutes, or until bulghar is chewable.

Add lemon juice, garlic, oil, and mint, and mix thoroughly.
Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
Just before serving add the vegetables and mix gently. Correct seasonings.
Garnish with olives.