Recipe#26072

Title: Bulgar Salad

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Bulgar, Red Pepper, Cucumber And Cheese Salad (North Africa)
Serves 4 - 6.
   
225 g / 8 oz bulgur wheat
300 ml / 1/2 pint boiling water
4 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
3 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander
salt
pepper
1 red pepper, grilled, peeled and sliced
1 bunch of plump spring onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cucumber, coarsely chopped
115 g / 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
lime wedges, to serve
oil-cured black olives, optional
 
Place the bulgur 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.  In a mixing bowl, whisk together
the oil, lemon juice and seasoning. Pour oil mixture over the bulgur
wheat, add the herbs and mix well. Then mix in the remaining
ingredients. Cover and chill until required. Serve garnished with
lime wedges.