Tabbouleh Salad With Nasturtium Flowers

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgar wheat (cracked wheat)
• 2 cups chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper (orange, green or red)
• 4 medium tomatoes, cubed
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup chopped nasturtium leaves or 1/2 cup fresh edible flower
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons allspice, ground
• 6 whole nasturtium fresh edible flowers, for garnish
• 1/2 cup feta cheese (optional)
• 1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked (optional)

Recipe

• 1 put the bulgar in a small bowl and cover with boiling water, and let it sit until the water is absorbed.
• 2 mix parsley, mint, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, green onions & nasturtiums in a salad bowl.
• 3 stir in the softened bulgar and set aside.
• 4 for the dressing, mix lemon juice, olive oil & allspice in a separate bowl, and then pour over the salad.
• 5 garnish with whole nasturtium flowers and serve.