Two Summer Salads

This is just a quick post to show you two salads I've made recently.

Sainsbury's had some new, fresh mozzarella at the cheese counter and it looked so lovely that I just had to  taste it.

When I got home I made a very simple and very traditional salad, with the cheese, tomatoes and basil drizzled with olive oil and lots of black pepper and I served it with some wafer thin parma ham.  It was simple and would be perfect for either lunch or a light supper.

And here is my other, absolute favourite salad: a Tabouleh.

It is such an easy salad to make and is great for taking to a pot luck or shared meal.  It was my standby when I worked full time.

You need:

Bulgar Wheat (4oz)
Mint
Parsley
4-6 Peeled Tomatoes
1/2 Cucumber
Spring Onions (1 bunch)
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
Salt and Pepper

Soak the bulgar wheat in hot water for about 15 minutes, drain.  I usually squeeze it through a clean dishtowel.

Meanwhile chop all you your other ingredients and mix together in a large bowl.

Add the wheat.

Dress with about 4 tablespoons of olive oil and the juice of 1/2 lemon.  Season with salt and pepper.

And it's ready to eat.