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Light Quinoa Tabbouleh is served from a white bowl near fresh herbs and tomatoes.
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Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

Quinoa Tabbouleh is a healthier spin on a Middle Eastern recipe that is secretly so quick and easy to make. Full of good-for-you ingredients like quinoa, fresh parsley, tomatoes, and cucumbers, this simple salad is the perfect side dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: middle eastern
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa dry, white or tri-color
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp. salt divided
  • tsp. black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup parsley finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. mint finely chopped
  • 2-4 Tbsp. green onions
  • 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes diced
  • ¾ cup seedless cucumber diced

Instructions

  • Add quinoa, water, and ½ teaspoon of salt to a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pot with a lid and let simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy. Remove from heat, fluff it up with a fork, and let cool to room temperature.*
  • Once cooled, add cooked quinoa to a large bowl along with the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well combined.
  • Add in parsley, mint, green onions, tomatoes and cucumbers. Toss until just combined. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for a few hours to serve chilled. Enjoy!

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Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

  • To Prep-Ahead: You can make all or part of this dish ahead of time. Cook the grains up to 2 days in advance, or make the quinoa tabbouleh salad the day before and keep it in the fridge.
  • To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days.
  • To Freeze: While you can freeze this dish, the texture of the tomatoes and cucumbers will be affected upon thawing. Keep in the freezer for up to 4 to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1323IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg