4 c. boiling water
1 c. bulgur (cracked wheat)
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. fresh lemon juice (or Minute Maid concentrate works well)
1 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
1/3 c. finely chopped green onions
1/3 c. finely chopped parsley
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh mint leaves (or 1 tbsp. dried)
1 c. coarsely chopped tomato (1 med. tomato

Please note that dried spearmint is available in bulk from Bread & Circus in Amherst.

Pour boiling water over bulgur in large bowl; let stand 30-45 minutes until most of the water is absorbed. Drain thoroughly.

In a large serving bowl stir oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until salt dissolves. Add remaining ingredients and toss to blend. Serve well chilled. Makes 5 cups (8 servings).

Nutrition per serving: 209 cal., 2 g. protein, 20 g. carb., 14 g. fat, 0 mg. chol., 280 mg. sod.