Make a healthy Mediterranean meal

Tabbouleh

Ingredients

• 6 cups parsley, washed and dried then chopped
• 3 cups diced tomatoes
• 1/2 Tbsp dried mint flakes
• 3/4 cup yellow onion, diced fine
• 1/2 cup cracked wheat, number 1
• 1/2 Tbsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp sumac
• 1/2 bunch green onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses

Directions

1. Combine tomatoes and cracked wheat together in a bowl.
2. Rub salt and pepper into the onions.
3. Add the green onions, mint, sumac and yellow onion to the tomato and cracked wheat.
4. Cover with the parsley. Do not mix until service.
5. For service, combine the lemon juice, olive oil and molasses together, then add to the Tabouli mixture.

Yogurt salad

Ingredients

• 1 pint yogurt
• 1/3 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic
• 1/2 Tbsp dried mint, finely ground
• 2/3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk well.
2. Refrigerate for service.

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