Cracked Wheat Salad with Nectarines, Parsley, and Pistachios

• 1 cup uncooked bulgur
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced nectarines (about 3)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
• 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios 

Combine bulgur and 1 cup boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Stir in nectarines and remaining ingredients except nuts; toss well. Sprinkle with nuts.

Serves 6 (about 3/ c.); 188 calories.

VERDICT: As it's in the high nineties, I appreciate a recipe that doesn't require any baking or frying--a little boiling water is all the heat involved.  This recipe also combines two of my favorite things--pistachios and nectarines--and couldn't be easier.  It stores well, and is recommended as a potluck side dish.  Keep!