Tabbouleh

1/2 cup fine bulgur

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 cups finely chopped parsley (2/3 cup per bunch)

2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped into 1/4 inch pieces

4 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 seedless cucumber (long european cucumber)

1.5 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon pepper

Stir together bulgur and 1 tablespoon oil in a heat proof bowl. Pour boiling water over, then cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand 15 minutes. Drain in a sieve, pressing on bulgur to remove any excess liquid.

Transfer bulgur to a bowl and toss with remaining ingredients, including 2 tablespoons oil, until combined well.

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