Bulgar, Red Pepper, Cucumber, and Feta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat
• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 roasted red pepper, peeled and sliced
• 1 bunch scallion, chopped (green onions)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cucumber, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
• oil-cured black olive, to serve (optional)
• lime wedge, to serve

Directions

1. 1

   Place the bulgar wheat in a large bowl, add the boiling water and leave to soak for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally with a fork, until the water has been absorbed.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and seasoning.

3. 3

   Pour oil mixture over the bulgar wheat, add the herbs and mix well.

4. 4

   Then mix in the remaining ingredients.

5. 5

   Cover and chill until required.

6. 6

   Stir in olives just before serving if desired.

7. 7

   Serve garnished with lime wedges.