Bulgar Salad

Ingredients

 * 8 oz bulgur wheat
 * ½ pint boiling water
 * 4 tbsp olive oil
 * 3 tbsp lemon juice
 * 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
 * 3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
 * salt
 * pepper
 * 1 red pepper, grilled, peeled and sliced
 * 1 bunch of plump spring onions, chopped
 * 2 garlic cloves, chopped
 * ½ cucumber, coarsely chopped
 * 115 g / 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
 * lime wedges, to serve
 * oil-cured black olives, optional

Directions

 * 1) Place the bulgur wheat in a large bowl, add the boiling water and leave to soak for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally with a fork, until the water has been absorbed.
 * 2) In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and seasoning.
 * 3) Pour oil mixture over the bulgur wheat, add the herbs and mix well.
 * 4) Then mix in the remaining ingredients.
 * 5) Cover and chill until required.
 * 6) Serve garnished with lime wedges.