Tabouleh

1 cup bulgur
1 cup boiling water
1 cup chopped parsley
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups chopped tomatoes
¼ cup chopped coriander (optional)
sprig fresh mint, chopped
¾ cup lemon juice
½ cup oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Place bulgur in a large mixing bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over the bulgur and let stand 30 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Combine bulgur with vegetables, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper.

Refrigerate, covered, a few hours or overnight. Serve cold.

USE: large mixing bowl
YIELDS: 8 servings