Tabbouleh salad (cracked wheat salad) – Augusta Health

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup bulgur (cracked wheat), rinsed and drained
• 1 cup diced, seeded tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions or green onions
• 1 cup finely diced cucumber
• 8 olives, green or black, sliced
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped mint or basil, optional
• 1 teaspoon dill weed, optional
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste