Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

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

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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