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Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for Healthy Eating


  • Author: Clara Walker
  • Total Time: 23 minute

Ingredients

– 1 cup quinoa
– 2 cups water or vegetable broth
– 1 cup finely chopped parsley
– 1/2 cup chopped mint
– 1 cup diced tomatoes
– 1/2 cup diced cucumber
– 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Creating a delicious Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad is straightforward. Just follow these easy steps:

1. Rinse Quinoa: Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
2. Cook Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa.
3. Simmer Quinoa: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and most of the liquid is absorbed.
4. Cool Quinoa: Once cooked, remove from heat and let the quinoa cool for a few minutes.
5. Prepare Vegetables: While the quinoa is cooling, chop the parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
6. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chopped vegetables, parsley, and mint.
7. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
8. Mix Salad: Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
9. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
10. Chill and Serve: For optimal flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Following these steps, you’ll create an amazing salad that’s loaded with flavor and nutrients!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-6
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Fat: 9g
  • Protein: 6g