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Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

A refreshing and healthy quinoa tabbouleh salad.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bunch parsley chopped
  • 1/2 bunch mint chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions: 

  • 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  • 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
  • 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
  • 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  • 6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • 7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes:

This quinoa tabbouleh is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Healthy, Vegetarian
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