Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

3/4 c Uncooked cracked wheat
1 1/2 c Chopped fresh parsley
3 md Tomatoes, chopped
5 Green onions (with tops),
-thin Sliced (about 1/3 cup)
2 tb Chopped fresh or2 ts Crushed
-dried Mint leaves
1/4 c Olive or vegetable oil
1/4 c Lemon juice
3/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper

Cover cracked wheat with cold water. Let stand 30 minutes; drain.
Press out as much water as possible.Place cracked wheat, parsley,
tomatoes, onions and mint in glass or plastic bowl. Mix remaining
ingredients. Pour over cracked wheat mixture and toss. Cover and
refrigerate at least 1 hour. Garnish with ripe olives if desired. 6
SERVINGS (ABOUT 3/4 CUP EACH); 175 CALORIES PER SERVING.This
traditional Middle Eastern salad has a slightly chewy texture. If
you'd like a softer texture, cover the cracked wheat with boiling
water instead of cold water and let stand 1 hour.

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