Minted Bulgur Salad

Ingredients

 * 2 cups bulgur
 * 1/3 cup vegetable oil
 * 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon sugar
 * 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (colored part of peel)
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
 * 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
 * 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves

Directions
1. Place bulgur in a large bowl. Cover with 4 cups of lukewarm water. Let stand for 1 hour, then drain very well.

2. In another large bowl, mix together oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar, lemon zest, cumin, mint and cilantro. Add drained bulgur and toss well. Cover and let stand at least 2 hours.

3. Serve at room temperature or chilled.