Kisir

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups uncooked bulgur
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup chopped plum tomato (about 3 tomatoes)
• 1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

Preparation

1. Place bulgur in a large bowl.
2. Combine juice, 1/4 cup hot water, olive oil, chile paste, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; drizzle over bulgur, stirring to combine. Sprinkle green onions evenly over bulgur mixture; layer chopped tomato and cucumber over onions. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, mint, parsley, and dill; top with bell pepper and chickpeas. Cover and chill 24 to 48 hours. Toss gently before serving.