Quinoa Tabouli Tabbouleh

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Quinoa Tabouli Tabbouleh recipe, a fresh twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish. Packed with fluffy quinoa, fragrant parsley, refreshing mint, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty green onions, this gluten-free alternative delivers bold flavors and wholesome ingredients in every bite. A tangy, homemade lemon and olive oil dressing ties it all together, while the addition of garlic adds a subtle depth. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is perfect for meal prep, summer gatherings, or as a light side dish. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, and let this healthy tabbouleh recipe become your go-to for Mediterranean-inspired cravings!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 2 cups Curly parsley (finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 medium English cucumber (diced)
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 3 stalks Green onions (sliced thinly)
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh strainer to remove its natural bitterness.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa and a pinch of salt.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the quinoa simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.

Step 4

Once cooked, remove the quinoa from the heat, fluff it with a fork, and let it cool completely to room temperature.

Step 5

While the quinoa cools, prepare the vegetables: finely chop the parsley and mint, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the green onions.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped parsley, mint, cucumber, tomatoes, and green onions.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Once the quinoa has cooled, add it to the bowl of vegetables and herbs.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture, and toss everything together to combine evenly.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.

Step 11

Refrigerate the tabouli for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 12

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish, appetizer, or healthy main course option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1988.2 grams (1988.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1425

Total Fat 74.70g	96%
Saturated Fat 8.30g	42%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3723mg	162%
Total Carbohydrate 159.20g	58%
Dietary Fiber 29.10g	104%
Total Sugars 19.50g
Protein 48.30g	97%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1108mg	85%
Iron 37mg	207%
Potassium 3947mg	84%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 42.4%