Kale & Quinoa Tabbouleh

Name: Kale & Quinoa Tabbouleh
Prep time: 15

5 out of 5 stars (based on 7 reviews)

15 min prep

6 servings

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13 ingredients

If extra cooked quinoa is on hand in the fridge, this tasty update to classic tabbouleh is a great way to repurpose it. Quinoa is a perfect substitute for couscous. It looks similar, is almost...

For the Salad
2 cups kale leaves, chopped
1½ cups cooked Basic Quinoa
½ cup almonds, chopped roasted
½ cup dates, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons mint , chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
For the Mustard Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon cold water (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

326 cals

Fat

13 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3 g

Monounsaturated Fat

8 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Sugar

13 g

Fiber

6 g

Protein

9 g

Sodium

230 mg

Directions

Combine all ingredients. Then toss with vinaigrette dressing at least 15 minutes before serving.
To make the mustard vinaigrette: Spoon all ingredients into a jar. Shake until completely blended and smooth.
If tasting too tart, add a little water to thin and mellow the flavor.

Chef Tips

If preferred, add the chopped herbs and onion to just the vinegar plus a pinch of salt, mix well and let it sit for a few minutes. Use the vinegar mixture, herbs and all, to make the dressing by adding the rest of the vinaigrette ingredients.

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