Cheese and Ham Tabbouleh Salad

 

1/2

cup uncooked bulgur

1

medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)

1/2

cup chopped seeded cucumber

1/2

cup cubed Swiss cheese (2 ounces)

1/4

cup diced fully cooked smoked ham

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

2

tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

1

tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon crushed dried mint leaves

3

tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

3

tablespoons lemon juice

1/8

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

Lettuce leaves, if desired

• 1 Cover bulgur with cold water in bowl. Let stand 30 minutes; drain. Press out as much water as possible.
• 2 Place bulgur, tomato, cucumber, cheese, ham, parsley and onions in glass or plastic bowl. Mix remaining ingredients except lettuce leaves; pour over bulgur mixture and toss.
• 3 Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve bulgur mixture on lettuce leaves.