Barbara'S Tabouli

Ingredients

• 1 c. bulghur
• 1 1/2 c. boiling water (enough to cover bulghur)
• 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. garlic, crushed
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1 c. chopped fresh parsley
• pepper to taste
• 1/4 c. green pepper, diced
• 1/4 c. carrots, diced
• 1/4 c. cucumber, diced
• 1 c. tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 c. black olives, pitted and diced