Nomad Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked bulgur or cracked wheat
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup dried figs, halved
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins)
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained