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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