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Quinoa Salad Recipes: Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Need a healthy quinoa salad? Try this traditional Mediterranean Tabbouleh Salad made with protein-rich quinoa, fresh herbs, tomatoes and a simple zesty olive oil dressing.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 303 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

To cook the Quinoa:
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For The Dressing:
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed - plus more to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Tabbouleh:
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup fresh dill chopped
  • ½ cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
  • 2 small or 1 English cucumbers, peeled and chopped
  • 3-4 scallions sliced thinly both white and green parts

Instructions

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  1. To cook the quinoa: Place quinoa in a saucepan and add in the water and salt. Give it a mix, put the lid on and bring it to a boil in medium high heat. Once it comes to a boil, turn down the heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes or until water is fully absorbed. Take it off the heat and let it rest for 15 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and place it in a large salad bowl.
  2. Make the salad dressing: Meanwhile, prep the dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set it aside.
  3. To assemble the quinoa tabbouleh: Place all tabbouleh ingredients in the bowl with the cooked quinoa.
  4. Drizzle it with the dressing. Give it a toss.
  5. Taste for seasoning and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Can I make quinoa tabbouleh in advance? You certainly can make this salad a day in advance. If you do so, be sure to keep the salad in an airtight container in the fridge. Some people chop everything up, mix it with cooked quinoa, and drizzle it with the dressing at the very last minute, but I prefer adding the dressing in as I assemble the salad. I find that the time spent marinating in the fridge yields a more flavorful salad.
  • What to do with the leftovers? If you have any leftovers, you can place them in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge up to 2 days. This quinoa tabbouleh salad makes the most amazing lunch on the next day.

Nutrition Information

Calories 303kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 903mg (38%) Potassium 563mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2681IU (54%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 92mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 303

% Daily Value*

Calories 303kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 903mg 38%
Potassium 563mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2681IU 54%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 92mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.