INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup medium-grind bulgur

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

½ small shallot, minced

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

2 teaspoons olive oil

1-ounce fresh goat cheese, crumbled

DIRECTIONS

In a heatproof bowl, mix bulgur with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 cup boiling water. Cover, and let stand until tender but slightly chewy, about 30 minutes.

Drain bulgur in a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to remove liquid; return to bowl. Add tomatoes, parsley, shallot, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper, and toss. Top with cheese.