Tabbouleh – Volpi Foods

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup medium-grind bulgur wheat (3¼ ounces)
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems (about 2 bunches)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered (about 5 ounces)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 Persian or other mini cucumbers, chopped about the same size as tomatoes
• romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried, to serve (optional)