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Featuring Mint, the April Pick of the Month

Simple Tabbouleh Salad

Mint adds a bright and refreshing flavor to any dish!

Keep this tasty salad in mind when home grown tomatoes are at the ready. Low in fat and high in fiber, you’ll enjoy the cool taste of mint combined with tangy lemon, garden fresh tomatoes and bulgur wheat.

Explore mint at your local grocery store!

Prep Time: 40 minutes.

Cook Time: 0 minutes.

Servings: 6.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, chopped.
  • 3 bunches fresh curly parsley, chopped.
  • 2 green onions, chopped.
  • 2 firm tomatoes, chopped.
  • 1/4 cup fine bulgur (can substitute cooked quinoa or cous cous).
  • 1/3 cup olive oil.
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in the bulgur and allow to soak for about 30 minutes until most of the moisture is absorbed.
  2. While the bulgur soaks, finely chop the parsley, mint, tomatoes and green onions.
  3. Stir all ingredients together until well combined. Enjoy!

What’s so Great About Mint?

  • Mint adds a bright and refreshing flavor to any dish.
  • There are several types of mint including peppermint, spearmint, lemon mint and even chocolate mint.
  • Plants are easy to grow in a container and require minimal care.

What’s the Best Way to Eat Mint?

  • Use mint to brighten up beverages such as water, lemonade or tea.
  • Add mint to dips, salads, spring rolls or wraps.
  • Mint pairs well with yogurt, peas, zucchini and fruit salads.

Selection & Preparation

  • Selection: Choose leaves that are even colored without bruising or wilting.
  • Storage: Mint sprigs will keep for about a week in the refrigerator in a plastic bag or with the stems in a glass of water.
  • Preparation: Wash mint with cold water and gently pat dry.
  • Cooking: Mint is best served fresh.

  • Serving Size: 1 cup.
  • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 141.
    • Total Fat: 12 g.
    • Total Carbohydrates: 8 g.
    • Dietary Fiber: 2 g.
    • Protein: 2 g.

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