Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked bulgur

1 1/4 cups boiling water

1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup vertically sliced red onion

3/4 cup diced seeded tomato

1/2 cup sliced green onions

1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped peeled avocado

1/4 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber

1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled queso fresco

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons diced seeded jalapeño pepper

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1 garlic clove, minced

Dash of hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

Preparation

Combine bulgur, 1 1/4 cups boiling water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium bowl; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Drain bulgur through a fine sieve; place bulgur in a medium bowl. Add cilantro and remaining ingredients; toss well.