Makes 4 servings

Time: 40 minutes

2/3	cup fine-grind (#1) or medium-grind (#2) bulgur
1/2	cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4	cup fresh lemon juice, or to taste

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	Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2	cups roughly chopped parsley, leaves and small stems only
1	cup roughly chopped mint leaves
1/2	cup trimmed and chopped scallions
4	medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped

Soak the bulgur in hot water to cover until tender, 15 to 30 minutes. (Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients.) Drain well, squeezing out as much of the water as possible. Toss the bulgur with the oil and lemon juice and season to taste.

Just before you’re ready to eat, add all the remaining ingredients and toss gently; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve.