Melon and Mint Tabbouleh

• boiling water1 cup
• fine bulgur↗3⁄4 cup
• fresh mint leaves↗1 1⁄2 cups

  loosely packed

• olive oil↗1⁄3 cup
• fresh lime juice↗3 tablespoons
• honeydew melon↗1 cup

  rind removed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

• red onion↗1⁄2 cup

  very thinly sliced

• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pour boiling water over bulgur in a bowl.

2. 2

   Cover tightly and let stand 30 minutes. Drain in a sieve if watery.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, purée mint with oil in a blender until smooth.

4. 4

   Toss bulgur with mint-oil mixture, lime juice, honeydew, onion, and salt (optional).