QUINOA TABBOULEH SALAD

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In our new cookbook "The Kitchen Decoded," we include tabbouleh salad because it's super simple and filling. Try red quinoa for a slightly earthier flavor. -Logan Levant, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
3/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs, stems removed
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 English cucumber, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Place parsley, mint, onion and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add tomatoes and cucumber; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add tomato mixture to quinoa., In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil and seasonings until blended; drizzle over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Khalid Hussain
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Ali Slah
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This salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Hesyk Sk
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This salad is a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Katlego thando
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Deenesh Singh
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a day or two in advance and it will still be delicious.


Mahad cabdulahi Anas
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind.


Stephy Mohammed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Linda Vivian
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I love the combination of quinoa and tabbouleh in this salad. It's a unique and flavorful dish.


Tawhid Hussain
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This salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Myles Wbber
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat more vegetables.


hajji Shabbir
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This salad is a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Farhan ali Chandio
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Shah Jalal Rahman
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I like to add a little bit of feta cheese to this salad for extra flavor. It's also good with crumbled goat cheese.


Breanna Duran
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a day or two in advance and it will still be delicious.


Samantha Fyffe
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I love the addition of mint and parsley to this salad. It gives it a really fresh and summery flavor.


Charles Snyder
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I always have some on hand in my fridge.


Jonaed Tube
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I'm not usually a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


om prakash pandey
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This is one of my favorite salad recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


luke skywalker
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Maliyala Gangaram
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This quinoa tabbouleh salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.