directions
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Place bulgur in a large mixing bowl and add 2 quarts of water
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Let stand for about 2 hours. Meanwhile, wash parsley in cold water, then wash in a mixture of cold water and the vinegar
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Drain dry on paper towels, then chop
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You should have about 1/2 cup chopped parsley
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Whisk together the pesto, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, and parsley. Thoroughly drain the bulgur in a colander lined with cheesecloth
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Then squeeze with your hands to extract as much water as possible
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Place the bulgar into a ceramic mixing bowl
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Add the dressing, scal- lions, feta cheese, cucumber, and tomato
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Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 1 hour or more. To serve, arrange romaine leaves on plates and spoon the tabbouleh onto each
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Garnish with minced fresh mint if desired
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Serves 4 to 6.
Mint Pesto Tabbouleh
ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups No. 2 dry bulgur or cracked wheat
- 3 tablespoons Basil Mint Pesto (page 18)
- juice of 2 lemons
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 5 scallions, chopped including some green
- 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup diced peeled cucumber
- 1 cup diced ripe tomato
- romaine lettuce leaves
- fresh mint leaves for garnish