By Esther Kennedy for the Times-Standard Tabbouleh is an easy-to-make and tasty Mediterranean salad that is perfect for summer weather. (Esther Kennedy/Contributed) Now that we’re heading into summer, it’s the perfect time to switch from hearty soups to light, filling, healthy meals. Salads tend to have a bad rep for being just boring lettuces and veggies thrown together, but there are endless opportunities to showcase your favorite veggies and fruits. Rather than starting with a typical bed of lettuce and piling up all the delicious veggie toppings, use bulgur as the base for a delicious tabbouleh that is a Mediterranean staple.