Bulgur Wheat Salad With Tomato And Cucumber - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur
1 cup boiling water
zest of one lemon (optional)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup mint leaf, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
3 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 1/4 cups chopped cucumbers
salt and pepper

Preparation

Using a large bowl (this will eventually hold the finished salad), measure out one cup bulgur.
Add boiling water, stir, and let bulgur soak until all water is absorbed. This can take anywhere from 40 to 80 minutes.
Meanwhile, put lemon zest in a small bowl. Add lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Whisk together.
Once bulgur has absobed all water, stir in dressing.
Add chopped parsley and mint, green onions, cucumbers and tomatoes and stir.
Season with salt and pepper and enjoy at room temperature.