Armenian Raw “Itch” salad

Name: Armenian Raw “Itch” salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 3 cups Bulghur or Cracked weat; 5-6 Tomatoes; 1 bunch Parsely; 2-3 Spring onion; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 4 -5 tbsp Olive oil; 2-3 tsp but adjust to taste Salt; 2-3 tbsp Water; 2-3 lemons adjust to taste Lemon juice; To sprinkle on top ( Tahini (optional); 1 tbsp “Hosrom” or sour grape juice (optional but adds that special “ secret ingredient” taste)

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Servings

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ingredients

Bulghur or Cracked weat		3 cups
Tomatoes		5-6
Parsely		1 bunch
Spring onion		2-3
Tomato paste		2 tbsp
Olive oil		4 -5 tbsp
Salt		2-3 tsp but adjust to taste
Water		2-3 tbsp
Lemon juice		2-3 lemons adjust to taste
Tahini (optional)		To sprinkle on top (
“Hosrom” or sour grape juice (optional but adds that special “ secret ingredient” taste)		1 tbsp

Armenian Raw “Itch” is a refreshing salad that goes along with any dish or even alone as a refreshing light and nutritious dish. It’s a very easy VEGAN salad to prepare.

Directions

In a round big bowl, put the Bulghur
Cut the tomatoes into small cubes and add them to the bulghur
Pluck the leaves of the parsely from its stems, wash, put them in a salad spinner to remove excess water (dressing will stick better) and mince them semi fine. Add parsely to the mix.
Wash the spring onions and cut them in small pieces. Add them to the mix.
Add the tomato paste, water, lemon juice, salt and olive oil to the Bulghur bowl and mix well.
At the end I like to add the “hosrom” which is sour grape juice. This juice is very similar to lemon juice but adds such a special flavor to the salad. If it’s not available in your area, it can be skipped.
Give the whole salad a good mix, making sure to incorporate all the ingredients.
Place it in the fridge for 10 minutes to allow the Bulghur to soften
You can add a drizzle of tahini before eating. But this is optional and not a must.
Enjoy it with cabbage leaves or lettuce leaves!!!