The Best Tabbouleh Salad The key to great tabbouleh salad is to control its moisture. [Photos: Vicky Wasik] There are lots of tabbouleh recipes in the world, but many don't give instructions that can lead to a sopping wet salad with bulgur that's too hard to eat. This one uses pre-salting steps to remove excess moisture from the tomatoes and parsley, then uses the water drained from the tomatoes to soak the bulgur until tender and flavorful. A hint of spices adds complexity and depth. Small steps make a big difference in this classic salad. Why This Recipe Works Pre-salting the tomatoes and parsley removes excess liquid through osmosis, preventing the salad from becoming soupy later.Tomato water is re-infused into the salad by using it to soak the bulgur, enhancing the flavor.Soaking the bulgur in heated tomato water ensures it will soften, regardless of its grind size. Notes: Spices add complexity and depth to the tabbouleh, but you can omit or use different spices, as desired; allspice is another popular option.
Good Eats: No Cook Recipes for Hot Summer Nights Temperatures have been soaring this month, and the last thing I want to do is turn on my oven. So lately, it feels like I’ve been on a constant search to find recipes that don’t leave me dripping sweat in the kitchen. Luckily, I didn’t have to go too far to find them… We have a wealth of no-cook recipes right here on LaurenConrad.com! From breakfast to lunch to dinner and beyond, here are 11 light and fresh dishes to get you through the rest of summer… Breakfast Fructose-Free SmoothieNothing tastes more refreshing than a smoothie in the summer. Overnight OatsIf you think that cold oatmeal sounds strange, then you’ve never tried Lauren’s overnight oats. Lunch or Dinner The Perfect Cheese PlateOne of my favorite lazy-yet-gourmet dinners is a cheese plate. The Raw SaladThe name of this salad says it all. Truffled Avocado, Tomato, and Hearts of Palm SaladThis salad is a long-time favorite of mine. Afternoon Snacks Sweet Treats Sound pretty delicious, right? XO Ilana Team LC
Kale & Apple Salad with Honey Kale is beautifully complimented by diced apple and honey in this delicious and healthy Kale & Apple Salad with Honey. 8K+ Whew! Don't know about you, but I ate way too much sugar over the holidays. I'm definitely feeling the need for some veggie-ness in my life right about now. Enter ... our newest favorite salad - Kale & Apple Salad with Honey. But that 'sturdiness' can also be problem ... a too-chewy problem. Massage! Yes, massage. Just like us, kale loves a little massage to loosen it up. My best friend shared this little secret with me (she learned it from eatingwell.com). You put your kale in big ol' bowl, add a little olive oil and whatever acid you're using (I usually use fresh lemon juice), and then massage away! Like when I make this Kale & Apple Salad with Honey, which is now our absolute favorite kale salad. The chunks of freshly-diced apple, the sweetness of a bit of honey, and the crunch of a sprinkling of sunflower seeds complement the kale beautifully. Directions 1. 2. 3. 4.