Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Ingredients

　　1/2 cup bulgur

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　3/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves

　　1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber

　　1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes

　　1 scallion, sliced thin

　　In a small saucepan combine the bulgur, the salt, and 3/4 cup water and simmer the mixture, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Transfer the bulgur to a bowl, let it cool for 10 minutes, and stir in the lemon juice, the oil, the parsley, the cucumber, the tomatoes, the scallion, and salt and pepper to taste.