2 c. bulgur or cracker wheat
2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. parsley, chopped
3/4 c. mint leaves, chopped (or 3 tbsp. dried mint and 2 c. parsley)
1 bunch scallions, chopped--including green part
4 tomatoes, chopped
Romaine lettuce leaves

DRESSING:

1/4 c. high polyunsaturated oil
3/4 c. lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
Dash of hot pepper sauce
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Pour boiling water over bulgur. Let stand while preparing vegetables. When wheat is soft and no longer hot, stir in vegetables (except lettuce). Mix dressing and stir into salad. Chill overnight. Surround it with lettuce and serve. Serves 8, 240 calories per serving.