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