A refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring bulgur, fresh herbs, and colorful vegetables.
Place the bulgur in a mixing bowl and cover it with boiling water.
Use a heatproof bowl for soaking the bulgur to retain the temperature.
Let the bulgur soak until it absorbs the water and becomes tender, about 30 minutes.
Check the bulgur occasionally to ensure it doesn't over-soak.
Drain any excess water from the bulgur and fluff it with a fork.
Use a fine-mesh sieve to drain the bulgur thoroughly.
Chop the parsley, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and green onions into small pieces.
Keep the vegetable pieces uniform for an even texture.
Mince the garlic and juice the lemon.
Roll the lemon on the counter before juicing to extract more juice.
Combine the bulgur, chopped vegetables, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
Mix gently to avoid mashing the vegetables.
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
Taste the salad before adding salt to adjust the seasoning perfectly.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Chilling allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Serve the salad in a bowl or on a plate, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Serve with a wedge of lemon for an extra burst of freshness.