Bulgur Salad

( İç - Adana)

1/2 cup Turkish bulgur, small grain, washed, drained
1 medium size tomato, cut in small cubes
4 green onions, cut in small pieces
1 cubanelle pepper, discard the seeds, cut in small pieces
1/2 red Bell pepper, cut in small pieces
10 leaves of fresh mint, cut in small pieces
1 cup parsley, cut in small pieces
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp red pepper paste, hot
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp Pomegranate paste or Grenadine syrup
4-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Place bulgur in large bowl and cover with hot water. Let it stand for about 15-20 minutes. Then drain, wash and drain few times.

Place bulgur, red pepper paste and tomato paste in a large bowl or large shallow plate. Weigh down and knead them very well all together for about 2-3 minutes. Add all the vegetables and salt, toss. Lastly add pomegranate paste and olive oil, toss.