Well it's definitely hot. It's so hot you don't feel like eating (shocking I know) but that's what salads are for. This one just requires boiling 1 cup of water - not so bad. Plus it's healthy it has Cracked Baby Cracked* Wheat in it. Cracked Wheat and Nectarine Salad ( adapted from Cooking Light ) 1 c uncooked bulgar (cracked wheat) 1 c boiling water 1 1/2 c thinly sliced nectarines (about 3) 1/2 c sliced green onions (or minced shallot) 1/4 c fresh parsley 3 T olive oil 3 T white balsamic vinegar 1/4 c pistachios (rough chop) salt/pepper Combine bulgar and 1 cup of boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap or tight sealing lid and let stand 30-40 minutes. Stir in nectarines and remaining ingredients. Toss well. Sprinkle nuts on top. If I'm using this as a main summer meal, I add some crumbled goat cheese. I didn't have the green onions so I used shallots instead. Chives would be a nice substitute too (but we didn't plant chives ...