Bulghur Wheat Salad with Carrot, Date and Pomegranate

To remove pomegranate seeds (if you are using them), cut the fruit in half crossways, turn each half upside down and lightly bash with a rolling pin over a bowl. The white membrane is bitter, so pick out any pieces that fall in. Bulghur grains are pre-cooked and cracked so can be quickly prepared by soaking in hot liquid. For salads, medium or fine grain usually work best.