Step 1

Place the bulgur wheat in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Pour the boiling water over. Cover the bowl and let sit for 30 minutes. Drain, as needed.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cooked bulgur wheat, tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper, parsley and red onion until well-combined. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil and toss well to combine.

Step 3

Taste, and adjust seasoning as desired.

Step 4

This can be served immediately or chilled for later. The flavor only gets better with age.