Bulgur Chickpea Salad

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     Ingredients:


     1 cup bulgur
     2 cups boiling water
     1/2 cup vegetable oil
     1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
     salt to taste
     ground black pepper to taste
     1 cup chopped green onions
     1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
     1 cup chopped fresh parsley
     1 cup grated carrots



     Directions:


     1. In a heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over bulgur. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.

     2. In a small bowl, beat together oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over bulgur; and mix with a fork.

     3. Place bulgur in the bottom of a nice glass serving bowl. Layer vegetables and garbanzo beans in this order on top of the bulgur: 
        green onions, garbanzo beans, parsley, and carrots on top. Cover, and refrigerate.
        Toss salad just before serving.