Tabouli

Tabouli From Moosewood

1 cup Bulgur
1 1/2 cups boiling water (to make bulgur if you didn't pre-soak)
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup EVOO
2 med. cloves garlic, crushed and chopped finely
black pepper to taste
4 scallions, finely minced
1 packed cup minced parsley
10-15 fresh minced mint leaves
2 med. ripe tomatoes, finely diced
optional: cucumber, seeded and minced
med. bell pepper, diced

chill all mixed together about 30 minutes if you can wait!