GREEN QUINOA TABBOULEH
We're heading straight into grilling season, and for me, tabbouleh is one of the all-time great cold side dishes, since it pairs so perfectly with all those highly-seasoned, smoky meats. Maybe it's the size of quinoa, or the less wheaty flavor, but for me this vibrant, bracing salad is significantly better with quinoa instead of the traditional bulgur wheat. Blanching the herbs keeps this fresh and green for several days.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Salad Grains Tabbouleh
Time 3h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil and prepare a bowl of iced water. Add 1/2 of the parsley, 1/2 of the mint, and 1/2 of the tarragon. Blanch herbs for 5 seconds, then scoop into the iced water. Let cool completely, about 2 minutes. Drain well and squeeze out the water.
- Rinse quinoa well. Sprinkle salt into the blanching water. Add the quinoa and simmer on medium heat until just barely tender, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the remaining herbs into small pieces.
- Add garlic to the blender with the blanched herbs. Squeeze in lemon juice and add olive oil. Blend starting on low speed, pulsing on and off, and finishing on high speed, until dressing is smooth and green.
- Remove quinoa from heat; place in a strainer set over a bowl and drain for 5 minutes, tossing occasionally. Transfer quinoa to a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Let cool until it is between warm and room temperature, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir dressing into the quinoa. Continue cooling if salad is not yet at room temperature, 5 to 10 minutes more. Add the chopped herbs and mix to combine. Wrap bowl in plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors meld, about 2 hours.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as desired. Transfer salad to a serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Williamson Desinor
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use quinoa. This tabbouleh was a great way to do that.
Rana Kaka
[email protected]This tabbouleh was a nice change from my usual side dishes. It was light and refreshing.
Luz stella Álvarez ramos
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tabbouleh, but this recipe was actually pretty good. I would definitely make it again.
Rakib Khan Surjo
[email protected]This tabbouleh was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It was delicious!
THOMAS WADE
[email protected]This tabbouleh was a good base recipe. I added some extra herbs and spices to give it more flavor.
Recho Otieno
[email protected]This tabbouleh was just okay. I've had better.
Yujen Lama
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
wilson Jalindya
[email protected]The quinoa was not cooked properly in this recipe.
Katlego Ngobeni
[email protected]I found this tabbouleh to be a bit bland.
Thamifezile Tshamala
[email protected]This tabbouleh was a bit too tangy for my taste.
Pawan Karn
[email protected]This is the best tabbouleh recipe I've ever tried! I will definitely be making it again.
Sanjaya Thakuri
[email protected]I made this tabbouleh for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.
Dilli Sitaula
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party or potluck.
Sabita Kandel
[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this tabbouleh and it was amazing! It made a great main course.
HamseBiihi Official
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses green quinoa instead of regular quinoa. It gives the dish a nice nutty flavor.
Sadat Ali77
[email protected]This was my first time making tabbouleh and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. The dressing was especially tasty.
Chinioti Chadhar
[email protected]I've made this tabbouleh several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love the bright flavors and the fact that it's a healthy dish.
Fabio
[email protected]This quinoa tabbouleh was a refreshing and flavorful side dish! I loved the combination of the fluffy quinoa, crisp veggies, and zesty dressing. It was also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.