Sooooo summer’s almost over.
I hate to be the person to say it, but it’s true. How are you guys feeling about that?
On one hand, I’m sad to say bye to the warm vacation weather and familiarity of home, but I’m also ready to head back to school.
I don’t know if that’s an unpopular opinion or not, but it’s mine because this summer has been crazy hectic and because New England fall is seriously a treat.
However, I will be sad to see the breezy summer recipes fade out in favor of richer flavors. And eating outdoors is something I seriously wish I had done more this year.
This tabbouleh salad is the epitome of summer freshness. Made with leafy kale and fresh riced cauliflower, this tabbouleh gets its flavor from an extensive list of herbs and spices and veggies.
Topped with feta (leave it off if you’re vegan!) and toasted pine nuts, this salad is a texture and flavor gem. Plus, it mostly comes together in a food processer before you mix everything up with your hands (who doesn’t love when a recipe has basically two steps?!).
You’ve gotta give this one a go, people. Enjoy! xx
- 1½ cups riced cauliflower (about ⅓ of a large head of cauliflower)
- 2 cups shredded kale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup roughly chopped red onion (about ⅓ of a red onion)
- ¼ cup grape tomatoes
- ¼ of a cucumber, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp tahini sauce
- 4-6 mint leaves
- pinch cilantro
- 1 small green chile
- juice of one lime (or half a lemon)
- ¼ tsp fresh grated ginger
- ½ tsp dried dill
- salt to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- In a food processor, combine olive oil, garlic, lime juice, tahini, mint, cilantro, chile, ginger, and dill until a liquidy paste forms.Add onion, tomatoes, and cucumber and pulse until well combined but not too smooth.
- In a large bowl, combined kale, riced cauliflower, dressing from processor, and mix well (I used my hands!). Add salt to taste and mix a little more.
- Top with crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts before serving.
Just the other day I was thinking of making tabbouleh using cauli rice…it looks like we got the same idea. You know what they say “Great minds think alike” 😉
Haha awesome!
I’m so in love with this healthy recipe! The flavors sound incredible!
Thanks, Allie!
I can’t believe summer’s almost over! It’s seriously flown by. This tabbouleh looks so delicious, and using cauliflower rice was such a brilliant idea!
Thank you 🙂
I’m getting excited for fall, but I’m not ready to let go of summer yet! This tabbouleh looks so healthy and delicious, Medha — I could definitely make a meal out of this!
Thanks, Marcie!
I’m ready for the weather to cool down a bit but I’m not ready to say goodbye to summer produce! This salad looks amazing!!
Thanks, Ashley- totally agree 🙂
Great example of good summer eating. We’re not near ready for Fall yet (particularly my son who is trying to slow down his summer break) but when time comes, I’m sure we’ll move on to enjoy all the hearty foods that we’ll naturally be craving. In the meantime, I need this in my life!
Haha I feel for your son 🙂
Girl I love tabbouleh but this version looks amazing!
Thanks!
I love eating outside too, so maybe when this searing heat slows down a bit? Hottest summer ever. Wow.
This looks so good. I love feta all the time, and everything else also rocks. Great dinner option!
So hot, right?! Ugh. Thanks, Mir!
If I lived in New England I would be excited for fall too. 🙂
But because I’m in California, I’m still holding on to summer with all that I have, which includes delicious recipes like this tabbouleh. It look amazing!
Thanks, Sarah!
This salad looks seriously awesome, Medha. I’m putting it on our menu for next week.
I’ve been having so much fun this summer that I’m honestly not ready for it to be over. Which is unusual for me because typically fall and spring are my two favorite seasons!
Happy weekend, friend!
LMK how you like it, Marissa- thanks!
this sounds so flavorful Medha, love the feta!
Thanks!
i am loving the idea of using kale and cauliflower for tabbouleh! definitely something i need to try. thanks for the idea medha! Xx
Thanks, Thalia!