1 cup Now Foods bulgur cracked-wheat cereal, cooked

2 cups boiling water

½ cup chopped fresh parsley

2 large tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped

1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped

2 carrots, peeled and shredded

2 large stalks celery, diced

2 tablespoons lemon juice

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

–⅛ teaspoon mustard powder

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon celery seeds

• Add the bulgur to a large mixing bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.

• Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. (This gives the salad time to soak in its own juices and brings out the flavor of all the ingredients.)