Bulgur Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups uncooked bulgur
• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1 cup diced seedless cucumber
• 1 cup diced seeded plum tomato (about 2 tomatoes)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped radishes
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Combine bulgur and 1 1/4 cups boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 30 minutes or until bulgur is tender. Drain; return bulgur to bowl. Add cucumber and the next 4 ingredients (through onion).
2. Combine rind and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over bulgur mixture; toss well. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.