Bulgur
is wheat in its natural state, therefore it is extremely
healthy. Currants or raisins bring a sweet flavor to this salad.
1 cup bulgur
3 cups
boiling water
¼ cup
chopped fresh parsley
2
tablespoons chopped green onions, white portion only
⅓
cup currants or raisins
2
tablespoons sliced almonds
2
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2
tablespoons olive oil
¼
teaspoon seasoning salt
Freshly
ground Tellicherry peppercorns
Lemon
slices
Fresh
parsley sprigs
1. In
a large bowl, mix the bulgur and water and let it stand
covered
for 2 hours or until most of the water has been
absorbed.
Drain well for at least 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the
parsley, onions, currants or raisins and almonds.
3. In a small bowl,
mix the lemon juice, oil and salt. Toss with
the
bulgur and serve at room temperature. Garnish with
lemon
slices and parsley sprigs.
Makes
4 to 6 servings
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