Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked medium bulgur
  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups finely chopped red onion
  • 5 cups chopped tomato
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 2 cups chopped seeded peeled cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Place bulgur in a large bowl. Combine juice, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and garlic in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Drizzle juice mixture over bulgur. Layer onion, tomato, parsley, mint, dill, cucumber, and bell pepper evenly over bulgur mixture. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 24 hours or up to 48 hours before serving.