Bulgur Salad with Cucumbers, Red Peppers, Chick Peas, Lemon and Dill

Name: Bulgur Salad with Cucumbers, Red Peppers, Chick Peas, Lemon and Dill
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur or light bulgur; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/3 cup diced red onion; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 small English (or hothouse) cucumber, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, from 1-2 lemons; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Lucini or Colavita; 1 large garlic clove, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon sugar