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A large bowl of the kale tabouleh salad, with fresh lemon wedges and a wooden spoon sticking out of it

The Ultimate Kale Tabouleh

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Nicole Modic
SERVES 4 Servings
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One of my favorite Middle Eastern dishes is the classic Tabouleh salad, and just when I thought it couldn't get any better: it did. This is The Ultimate Kale Tabouleh, made with one of my favorite ingredients - kale - instead of the traditional parsley. It is naturally dairy-free, vegan-friendly, and is so delicious whether paired with a dish like kebabs, or eaten alone!

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 1 Bunch Kale clean and chopped
  • 6 Roma Tomatoes diced small
  • ½ Cup Bulgur moistened
  • 1 Bunch Green Onions chopped thin
  • ½ Bunch Fresh Mint chopped fine
  • ½ Green Pepper or 2 Jalapeños diced small

For the Dressing:

  • ½ Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • ½ Cup Olive Oil
  • 1 ½ Teaspoons Sea Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Mint
  • 1 Teaspoon Baharat if you don't have baharat, you can substitute with 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon cardamom

Instructions

  • Start by moistening the bulgur; place your bulgur into a large bowl along with the lemon juice, salt, and spices.
  • Next, chop the tomatoes, green onion, and mint, and add them to the bowl with the bulgur.
  • Then, prepare your kale. Wash your kale thoroughly and separate the leaves from the stems. You can discard the stems, or save them for later.
  • Place your kale leaves into a bowl and cover with water. Soak for one hour, until the dirt starts to gravitate towards the bottom.
  • Then, once the hour is up, rinse your kale once more and place it into a salad spinner and spin dry.
  • Add your dry kale to a food processor and process until it breaks apart into small pieces.
  • Finally, add your kale to your bowl and mix well.
  • Right before serving, add in the olive oil. If preparing this salad for later, wait and add the olive oil until you're ready to serve.
  • Taste and adjust lemon and sea salt to your liking.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 1481mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4174IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg

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