"Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad typically made with bulgur (dried and ground or crushed wheat berries that are parboiled). Here, warm brown rice takes bulgur's place...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups short-grain brown rice
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1/2 cup dried apricots
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1/2 cup sliced almonds
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1/4 cup pine nuts
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 cups chopped parsley
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1 cup chopped cilantro
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1/2 cup chopped mint
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1/4 cup salted toasted sunflower seeds
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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Salt and freshly ground pepper