2 cups bulgur* 2 cups boiling water 1 bunch Italian flat-leaf parsley 1 bunch mint 3 buds garlic 4 tomatoes 1 cucumber 3 scallions juice of 4 lemons 1/3 cup olive oil Fresh ground pepper Salt to taste
1. Place bulgur in large bowl, add boiling water and toss well with a fork. Let rest for 1/2 hour.
2. Finely chop mint and parsley; peel and finely chop garlic. Cut tomatoes and cucumber into 1/4" cubes. Slice scallions finely. Add all vegetables to bulgur. Combine lemon juice and olive oil. Pour over bulgur-vegetable combination. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let the dish rest for two hours before serving for best flavor. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
* Bulgur is a grain product from the Middle East & North Africa. It is made from parboiled, dried durum wheat, and has a light, nutty flavor.
