Tomato And Wheat Salad Recipe
Ingredients
8 oz. cracked wheat, soaked in cold water for 20 minutes and drained
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1 medium sized onion, finely chopped
3 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped
1 lb. tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 fl. oz. lemon juice
3 fl. oz. olive oil
10 lettuce leaves, washed and shaken dry
4 tomatoes, quartered
Directions
In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix together the wheat, 3 tablespoons of the parsley, the mint, onion, spring onions [scallions] and chopped tomatoes until they are thoroughly combined.
Set the bowl aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the salt, pepper, lemon juice and oil, beating well with a kitchen fork.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well, using two large spoons.
Line a medium sized salad bowl with the lettuce leaves and arrange the salad in the middle.
Garnish with the tomato quarters and remaining parsley before serving.
Set the bowl aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the salt, pepper, lemon juice and oil, beating well with a kitchen fork.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well, using two large spoons.
Line a medium sized salad bowl with the lettuce leaves and arrange the salad in the middle.
Garnish with the tomato quarters and remaining parsley before serving.