North African Bulgar Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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 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

Recipe

• 1 place the bulgar wheat in a large bowl.
• 2 then add the boiling water & let soak until all the water is absorbed, around 30 minutes.
• 3 stir occasionally with a fork to break up any clumps.
• 4 while soaking the wheat, broil the red pepper in the oven until softened.
• 5 let cool, then peel & remove the seeds.
• 6 slice into thin strips to be used later.
• 7 in a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, & spices.
• 8 pour the oil mixture over the bulgar wheat, add the herbs & mix well.
• 9 stir in the red pepper strips, scallions, cucumber, olives, & feta cheese. cover & chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• 10 garnish with lime wedges.