Recipe

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• 1 cup bulgur
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic (crushed )
• 1/2 cup chopped scallion ( include greens)
• 1/2 tsp dried mint flakes
• 1/4 cup olive oil ((good quality )
• fresh black pepper
• 2 medium tomatoes (diced )
• 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped and packed)
• 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (optional)
• 1 chopped green red bell pepper (optional)
• 1/2 cup coarsely grated carrot (optional)
• 1 chopped cucumber (optional)

• 1 Combine bulgur, boiling water, and salt in a bowl.
• 2 Cover and let stand 15-20 minutes, or until bulgur is chewable.
• 3 Add lemon juice, garlic, oil, and mint, and mix thoroughly.
• 4 Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
• 5 Just before serving add the vegetables and mix gently.
• 6 Correct seasonings.
• 7 Garnish with olives.