North African Bulgar Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat
1 1/4 cups boiling water
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 red bell pepper
1 bunch scallion, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/3 cup black olives, pitted & sliced
2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
lime wedge, to serve

Preparation

Place the bulgar wheat in a large bowl.
Then add the boiling water & let soak until all the water is absorbed, around 30 minutes.
Stir occasionally with a fork to break up any clumps.
While soaking the wheat, broil the red pepper in the oven until softened.
Let cool, then peel & remove the seeds.
Slice into thin strips to be used later.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, & spices.
Pour the oil mixture over the bulgar wheat, add the herbs & mix well.
Stir in the red pepper strips, scallions, cucumber, olives, & feta cheese. Cover & chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Garnish with lime wedges.