Tabbouli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. medium fine bulgur wheat
1/2 c. olive oil
juice of 4 lemons, approximately 3/4 c.
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped, including green part
1 1/2 large bunches parsley, chopped
4 large tomatoes, very finely chopped
1 small bunch celery, chopped fine
2 small cucumbers, chopped fine
vegetable salt to taste
2 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped fine

Preparation

In ceramic or glass bowl, make layer of bulgur.
Add olive oil and lemon juice.
Layer with vegetables in this order:
all ingredients as listed beginning with scallions and ending with cucumbers.
Sprinkle vegetable salt and fresh mint over top.
Cover loosely for at least 24 hours and up to 2 weeks.
Serve on Romaine lettuce or in pita bread.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.