5 from 9 votes
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad {gluten free, dairy free}
This quinoa tabbouleh salad is a healthy protein-packed twist on the original It's bursting with Greek flavor from kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. And you won't believe how quick and easy it is to make.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
chill:
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
407 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
For Quinoa Salad:
- 1 cup quinoa any variety
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- ½ cup roasted red pepper chopped
- 1 cucumber seeded and diced
- 1 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- ½ cup mint chopped, fresh
- ½ red onion peeled and finely diced
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
For Dressing:
- lemon juice and zest of two
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in a mesh colander before beginning.
- Add the quinoa, 1 tbsp olive oil, and water to a medium sized pot, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- When water boils, reduce heat to simmer and cover the pot. Simmer for about 15 minutes, until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork.
- Toss quinoa with remaining salad ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Toss quinoa salad with the dressing.
- You can eat the salad right away or allow it to chill for 30 minutes in the fridge first.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
527mg
(22%)
Potassium
583mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1895IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 583mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1895IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.