Tabouli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. bulgur wheat, washed and drained (can be purchased at health food store)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 large green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
3 Tbsp. fresh mint, finely chopped or 3 tsp. dried mint, crumbled

Preparation

Pour boiling water over wheat in a large bowl and let stand for 2 to 3 hours or until water is absorbed.
Mix onion, tomatoes, green pepper and parsley into the wheat.
Mix remaining 9 ingredients in a jar and shake well.
Pour over wheat mixture and toss.
Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend.
Keeps well for 2 to 3 days.
This refreshing and healthy mix is great with Fritos or tortilla chips.
It's also great when served in pocket bread (pita or Arabic)!
Yields 6 cups.