Armenian Armen's Tabouleh

Ingredients:

2 bunches Fresh Parsley (1 1/2 cup chopped, with stems discarded)
2 tbsp Fresh Mint (chopped)
1 medium Onion (Finely chopped)
6 medium Tomatoes (diced)
1 tbsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 cup Bulghur, medium grade
6 tbsp Lemon Juice
6 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Romaine lettuce as bowl liner (optional)

Directions:

1. Soak bulghur in cold water for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until soft.
2. Squeeze out excess water from bulghur using hands or paper towel.
3. Combine all ingredients, except for salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
4. Line serving bowl with grape leaves or romaine lettuce, and add salad.
5. Sprinkle olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper on top.
6. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.