Bonnies Parsley Salad Recipes

TABOULI SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash the bulgur wheat and soak it in water for 5-7 minute. Drain very well (squeeze the bulgur wheat by hand to get rid of any excess water). Set aside.
• Very finely chop the vegetables, herbs and green onions as indicated above. Be sure to place the tomatoes in a colander to drain excess juice.
• Place the chopped vegetables, herbs and green onions in a mixing bowl or dish. Add the bulgur and season with salt. Mix gently.
• Now add the the lime juice and olive oil and mix again.
• For best results, cover the tabouli and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. If you like, serve the tabouli with a side of pita and romaine lettuce leaves, which act as wraps or "boats" for the tabouli.
• Other appetizers to serve next to tabouli salad:Hummus; Baba Ganoush; or Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

AUNTIE BONNIE'S CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss all ingredients together.
• Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
• Makes 2 large or 4 small servings.

PARSLEY SALAD ALA NIGELLA LAWSON

Steps:

• Place drained capers in a small bowl of cold water and let soak about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, wash, stem, and drain parsley well.
• Set parsley on a large plate or small platter in a big mound.
• Slice as many red onion slivers as you like and sprinkle over the parsley.
• Drain capers again and sprinkle over the salad.
• Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a fresh lemon over the salad.
• Drizzle with a spalsh of good quality extra virgin olive oil and a few grinds of black pepper.
• No need to add any salt- the capers are salty enough.
• Do not toss.
• Wait 5 minutes, then serve.