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                            Lebanese Tabbouleh

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           Fine grain cracked wheat -- - (bulgur)
     1/2  cup           Finely chopped onion
     1/2  teaspoon      Allspice
     1/2  teaspoon      Pepper
   1      teaspoon      Salt
   3      cups          Finely chopped parsley
     1/2  cup           Finely chopped scallions
   2      cups          Finely chopped ripe tomatoes -- - (if not ripe, omit
   1 1/2  cups          Fresh spearmint leaves -- - (finely chopped)
                        (if necessary -- substitute
          an            nother mint)
     1/2  cup           Fresh lemon juice
     3/4  cup           Olive oil

Rinse the cracked wheat several times then cover with water by 1/2-inch
 and let soak for 20 minutes, then drain well, squeezing out excess water.
 Combine minced onion with the allspice, pepper and salt. Set aside
. In a large bowl, combine the parsley, scallions, tomatoes and mint.
 Gently fold in the drained wheat and refrigerate until an hour before serving. 
Just before serving, stir in the seasoned onion and dress with lemon juice and oil to taste.



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