Tabbouleh - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. uncooked cracked wheat
1 1/2 c. chopped parsley
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
5 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tsp. chopped dried mint leaves
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. lemon juice
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Cover cracked wheat with cold water.
Let stand 30 minutes; drain.
Press out as much water as possible.
Place cracked wheat, parsley, tomatoes, onions and mint in a glass/plastic bowl.
Mix remaining ingredients.
Pour over cracked wheat mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Garnish with ripe olives if desired.
Serves 6 (175 calories per serving).