Tabooleh (Parsley and Wheat Salad)

This is a labor intensive salad, but there is nothing like it during a summer picnic when parsley is fresh and tomatoes are in season!

2 bunches of parsley

5 tomatoes chopped fine

1 bunch scallions, chopped fine

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp allspice (optional)

dash spearmint (optional)

4 Tbsps olive oil

4 lemons, juiced

1/2 cup finely cracked wheat, soaked in water for 30 mins.

Remove stems from parsley, and chop very fine in food processor.

Combine ingredients in a deep bowl. Toss together and serve with

crisp romaine lettuce leaves or tender grape leaves. Add more

lemon if desired.