Kale is a rich source of antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and K, as well as various phytonutrients. If you're dealing with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), incorporating kale into your diet can be beneficial because it's packed with antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and K, along with various phytonutrients. These antioxidants play a crucial role in fighting oxidative stress, a common challenge for individuals like us with inflammatory conditions such as RA.Tabouli is a salad I absolutely love and grow with, but my daughter isn't a fan of the parsley overload in the regular kind. So, I gave it a personal touch—I made kale the star, with parsley as the backup. It's not just delicious; it's a healthy choice that you're sure to enjoy. Sometimes, I just throw in extra diced tomatoes and finely chopped lemon zest to get the amazing flavor on my plate.Have it however you like – as a sidekick or all by itself. When I make it, I usually go for the curly kale; it adds a little something' extra.
Servings: 4 People
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 1 medium-sized bunch of kale and be sure to remove the stems. This involves separating the leafy parts from the central tougher stems of the kale.
- 1 bunch of parsley
- 1 bunch of green onions I use the green and white parts. It gives a nice taste.
- ½ cup of cooked quinoa make sure the quinoa is cool. Don't add it if it's still warm.
- 2 medium tomatoes I add an extra diced tomato to my plate.
- 1 small dry onion
- 2-3 lemons juiced.
- Salt
- Extra virgin olive oil my favorite at all time.
Instructions
- Wash the kale thoroughly and remove the tough stems and finely chop the kale leaves.
- Wash the parsley and finely chop it.
- Wash the green onions and finely chop them.
- Dice the washed tomatoes into small pieces
- Finely chop the small dry onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale, parsley, green onions, diced tomatoes, and chopped onion.
- Add the steamed quinoa to the bowl. Make sure the quinoa has cooled before adding it.
- Squeeze the juice of 2-3 lemons over the salad ingredients.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
- Sprinkle some salt as needed.
- Toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Taste the tabouli and adjust the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt according to your preferences.
- You can refrigerate the tabouli for a couple of hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the Kale Tabouli as a refreshing salad or side dish. If you really like traditional tabouli, you're going to love this one. It's super enjoyable!