Bulgur with Dried Cranberries

Why can't I spell Bulgur? I always want to spell it bulgar - I don't know why? Well I guess you really don't need to know how to spell it as long as you know how to cook it. This is another salad that is great for those really hot days when you don't want to cook or eat. The hottest task is boiling the water.

Bulgur with Dried Cranberries (Adapted from Cooking Light)

1 c bulgur
2 c boiling water
2 c English Cucumber cubed
1 c dried cranberries
large bunch of chives
large bunch or parsley
zest 1 lemon
1/3 c lemon juice
1/3 c olive oil
salt/pepper

Place the bulgur in a bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover with plastic wrap until all the water is absorbed. About 20 minutes or so. Mix in the cucumbers, cranberries, parsley and lemon zest. Place the lemon juice in a small bowl. In a slow stream add the olive oil while whisking. Add salt and pepper. Stir the lemon juice and olive oil into the bulgur. Chill and serve.

See that wasn't very difficult now was it?

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