Mediterranean Bulgur Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1/3 cup chopped cucumber
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Directions

Combine boiling water and bulgur in a bowl. Cover the bowl and let sit until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

Place chopped cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with salt.

Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and ground black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is well-combined.

Stir bulgur, chickpeas, cucumber, and green onions together in a bowl; pour dressing over bulgur mixture and toss to coat completely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 1 hour.