Yields 6-8 servings

Ingredients:
 
1 cup finely ground bulgur
2 cups hot water
Juice of 4 yellow lemons
1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice
3 Roma tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed, cut into small dice
3 stalks (branches) of celery, cut into small dice
3 chives, thinly sliced
1 cup parsley, finely chopped
½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
½ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 
Directions:

1. Place the bulgur in a glass bowl. Add hot water and let soak for 30 minutes. Let drain well for 10 minutes.

2. Return bulgur to bowl and add remaining ingredients except for lemon juice and olive oil. Mix and add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Pour in the lemon juice and olive oil. Mix well. Adjust flavors to taste and let rest covered for 15 minutes before serving.

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