Tabouli

Ingredients

• 1 c. dry bulghar wheat
• 1 1/2 c. boiling water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. fresh lemon and/or lime juice
• 1 heaping tsp. crushed, fresh garlic
• 1/2 c. chopped scallions (include greens)
• 1 tsp. dried mint
• 1/4 c. good olive oil
• fresh black pepper
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 packed c. freshly chopped parsley
• 1/2 c. cooked chickpeas (optional)
• 1/2 c. coarsely grated carrots (optional)
• 1 chopped green pepper (optional)
• 1 chopped cucumber or summer squash (optional)