North African Bulgar Salad

• 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

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.

bulgur wheat, boiling water, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, mint, fresh cilantro, red bell pepper, scallion, cucumber, black olives, feta cheese, lime

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/north-african-bulgar-salad-314428 (may not work)