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    Home » Recipes » Mediterranean Recipes

    Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Mint and Lemon

    Published: Jun 21, 2019 · Modified: Feb 4, 2023 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Quinoa tabbouleh is a healthy and modern twist on the traditional tabbouleh salad with parsley, mint and a light dressing of olive oil and lemon juice.

    Quinoa tabbouleh is a healthy and modern twist on the traditional tabbouleh salad with parsley, mint and a light dressing of olive oil and lemon juice.

    This post was originally a guest post for my friend Shaina over at Take a Bite Out of Boca. I love this recipe so much that I'm syndicating it on my blog as well!

    The garden has been exploding with mint and parsley. Years ago I used to think I had a black thumb, but my beautiful herbs are proving me well.

    Quinoa tabbouleh is a healthy and modern twist on the traditional tabbouleh salad with parsley, mint and a light dressing of olive oil and lemon juice.

    One of my very, very first recipes on the blog was a more traditional taboulleh. If you dare go to this old recipe, don't run away from the overly bright- I need sunglasses before I go blind-photo. We all come from humble beginnings, and this was certainly the beginning of my food photography.

    Tabbouleh Salad is a delicious, hearty and fresh salad that is traditionally made with bulgar, chopped parsley and tomatoes. A simple dressing of olive oil and lemon juice is tossed with everything for added brightness. I love using quinoa, one, because I always have it in my pantry and it offers a different layer of flavor and nuttiness.

    What to serve with Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

    Tabbouleh is a fabulous accompaniment to grilled meats such as grilled kofta with eggplant or homemade falafel stuffed in a pita! And a spoonful of tabbouleh with smoky baba ghanoush is one of my favorite bites ever!

    More great salads:

    Greek Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Lemon Vinaigrette

    Kale Tabbouleh with Pomegranate and Quinoa

    Lemon Orzo Salad with Corn and Basil

    Quinoa tabbouleh is a healthy and hearty modern twist on the traditional taboulleh salad with quinoa instead of bulgar.

    Quinoa Tabbouleh with Mint and Lemon

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    Quinoa tabbouleh is a healthy and hearty modern twist on the traditional tabbouleh salad with parsley, mint and a light dressing of olive oil and lemon juice.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Cooling Time 15 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 415 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup quinoa
    • 2 cups water
    • ½ cup olive oil + more for drizzling
    • 1 lemon zested and juiced
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 bunch of parsley chopped
    • 4-5 sprigs of fresh mint chopped
    • 2-3 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Begin by cooking the quinoa. Bring 2 cups of water or vegetable stock to a boil and pour in quinoa. Lower the heat to a simmer and place a lid on the pot and continue cooking for about 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
    • When done, fluff the quinoa with a fork and allow the quinoa to cool to room temperature.
    • While the quinoa is cooling, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice and salt and pepper.
    • Bring the salad all together by adding the cooled quinoa, chopped parsley, mint and chopped tomatoes together in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and mix well to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.

    Notes

    Other delicious additions to quinoa tabbouleh are chopped cucumber and avocado and cubed feta.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 422mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 575IUVitamin C: 23.3mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2.5mg
    Keyword quinoa tabbouleh, tabbouleh quinoa, tabbouleh salad
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    1. Francesca says

      October 12, 2014 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      I <3 taboulleh - haven't thought about making it in ages! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

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