Bilad al-Sham Kitchen - Cracked wheat salad

Bulgur Salad

For the bulgur:1 cup bulgur wheat (rinsed and soaked)1 1/2 cups water1 teaspoon olive oil1 bay leafA pinch of salt

For the salad:3 cucumbers, diced1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)1 cup chopped parsley1/2 cup chopped fresh mint2 green onions, chopped1 pomegranate1/4 cup chopped walnuts2 tablespoons pine nutsBulgarian or feta cheese

For the dressing:4 tablespoons olive oil1.5 tablespoons pomegranate molassesJuice of 1 lemon1 garlic clove, gratedSalt and black pepper