Layered Lebanese Salad

prep time:: 45 min
total time:: 24 hr

Makes 10-12 servings

ingredients

1 cup uncooked bulgar whet
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 cups finely chopped red onion
5 cups chopped tomato (about 4 lg tomatoes)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber (about 2 med cucumbers)
1-2 lg red bell peppers, chopped

directions

Place bulgar in a large glass bowl. Stir together lemon juice and next 5 ingredients; drizzle lemon juice mixture evenly over bulgur, and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature. Layer onion and next 6 ingredients over bulgar mixture. Cover and chill at least 24 hours or up to 48 hours.

Source: Laurie Liles