There was always a small degree of danger when it came to eating my mother’s cooking. Sometimes I just had no earthly clue as to what we were going to eat (and what it would be made from)! This combo is one of her tamer creations and also one of her all-time greats. Oklahoma grows a lot of bulgur; and the town of Bristow, Oklahoma, hosts a tabbouleh festival every May with belly dancers and even a crowned Miss Tabouleh. Tabbouleh is as Oklahoman as biscuits and gravy. In fact, you’re likely to see it on nearly every restaurant menu, right alongside the fried okra and potato salad. This salad tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients
8 ounces bulgur wheat
1⁄2 cup lime juice (from about 4 limes)
1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
1⁄2 teaspoon Italian Rub
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup olive oil
6 scallions, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1 can (14 ounces)- diced tomatoes with liquid
1⁄2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Soften the bulgur. Pour the bulgur in a large bowl. Bring 1 1⁄2 cups of water to a simmer in a small saucepan, pour it over the bulgur, and set aside until softened, about 30 minutes.
Make the dressing. While the bulgur softens, whisk the lime juice, vinegar, Italian Rub, and salt together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing comes together.
Finish the salad and refrigerate. Pour over the softened bulgur and toss to combine. Add the scallions, cucumber, and tomatoes, and stir to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Stir in the cilantro before serving.
D2D
Save a bunch of money by making your own salad dressing. I like 2 parts oil to 1 part acid (to dress 6 cups of greens, whisk 2 tablespoons oil with 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice). Dried and fresh herbs, chopped garlic or shallots, anchovies, and even fruit such as muddled raspberries and strawberries are all ways to make your dressing memorable. Keep it in a covered jar and shake before using.
Tags: bulgur, bulgur wheat, love your veggies, salad, tabouleh
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