Mediterranean Bulgur Salad Recipe - Fresh & Make-Ahead

Ingredients

• 1 cup medium-grind ((#2) bulgur)
• 1½ teaspoons salt, (divided)
• ⅓ cup diced red onion
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, (from 2 lemons)
• 1 large clove garlic, (finely minced)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, (diced)
• 1 small English ((or hothouse) cucumber, seeded and diced)
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh dill
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, (drained and rinsed)