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Quinoa Tabbouleh

This quinoa tabbouleh salad is made with protein-rich quinoa instead of bulgur wheat. It's gluten-free, vegan, easy to whip up and makes for a great healthy side dish!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 321 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups flat leaf parsley chopped
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • ½ cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Bring quinoa and 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Let quinoa cool completely.
  2. Once quinoa is cool, transfer to a large bowl. Add parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion and toss to combine.
  3. Add fresh lemon juice, olive oil and salt and stir to combine.
  4. Portion onto plates and enjoy!

Notes

  • tabbouleh salad
  • couscous salad
  • cauliflower tabbouleh
  • hemp tabbouleh
  • Storage: This salad will stay fresh for about 4-5 days. Give it a quick toss before serving, and you can always add an extra squeeze of lemon to brighten it back up if it’s been sitting for a day or two.
  • Quinoa Swap: Don't have quinoa on hand? Make this bulgur wheat tabbouleh salad, couscous salad, cauliflower tabbouleh or hemp tabbouleh instead!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 321kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 16g (25%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 321kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 16g 25%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

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