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A bowl of quinoa tabbouleh with chopped parsley, tomatoes, red onions, and lemon slices, garnished with fresh herbs.

Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

Quinoa tabbouleh is a fresh and healthy Middle Eastern salad made with quinoa, parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions, tossed in a simple lemon and olive oil dressing. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and has roughly 250–280 calories per serving. This protein-rich dish is light, refreshing, and perfect as a side or a main course.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook Quinoa: Rinse quinoa well. Boil it with water for 15 minutes or until tender. Use a fork to fluff the quinoa and let it cool down.
  2. Prep Veggies: Chop parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions.
  3. Mix: In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped veggies, and herbs.
  4. Dress: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and mix well.
  5. Serve: Chill for 15 minutes if possible, then serve fresh.