You can make this recipe up to two hours before you plan on serving it. Look for bulgur in the international aisle.
3/4 cup medium-grind bulgur
2 bunches curly parsley, stemmed, leaves chopped fine
2 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped fine
1 bunch scallions, chopped fine
1/3 cup lemon juice, from 2 lemons
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp. sumac (optional)
Salt and pepper
Romaine lettuce or green cabbage leaves, for serving