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Bulgur and Chickpea Salad




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 cup fine or medium-ground bulgur
  
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  
• Juice of 2 1/2 to 3 lemons
  
• Salt and black pepper
  
• 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 1 can (14-ounce) chickpeas, drained
  
• 3 1/2 cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  






Instructions



1. Soak the bulgur in plenty of cold water for 20 minutes, until tender, then drain and squeeze out the excess water.
   
2. In a bowl, mix the garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and olive oil. Soak the drained chickpeas in this for 10 minutes, then stir in the bulgur.
   
3. Mix in the chopped herbs when you are ready to serve.
   






Final Comments


Makes 6 servings