Tabbouleh

I never thought I would like this and I made it one day and really decided it was a really great salad. The mint is delicious and not overpowering. It just brings to mind patchouli oil and lava lamps but it is so not that.

Tabbouleh (adapted from ??)

1 c bulgar (cracked wheat)
1 1/2 c boiling water
1/2 English cucumber, diced
1/2 c red onion, minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 T red onion, minced
1/4 c fresh mint, chopped
1/4 c parsley, chopped
zest of 1 lemon
1/4 c lemon juice
1 t cumin
salt/pepper
3 T olive oil

Place bulgar in a bowl and pour boiling water over it. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, onion, mint, lemon zest, and parsley; set aside. In a small bowl mix lemon juice, cumin, and salt/pepper. Whisk in olive oil. Combine ingredients and chill for at least an hour.

On those hot summer days when you don't feel like cooking anything because it's too hot to eat and cook, this is a great meal. Yes you are boiling water but it doesn't add that much heat to the kitchen (and if you make this early in the morning, it won't be so bad).