Colorful Red Quinoa Not So Tabbouleh Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
68%
Colorful Red Quinoa Not So Tabbouleh Salad
45 min.
4
283kcal
35.3%sweetness
100%saltiness
58.45%sourness
67.67%bitterness
45.48%savoriness
69.6%fattiness
100%spiciness

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This colorful quinoa salad is a fun twist on the traditional tabbouleh. It's packed with fresh veggies like avocado, tomatoes, radishes, spring onion, parsley, bell pepper, and cucumber, giving it a vibrant look and a refreshing taste. The addition of spices like ground pepper, turmeric, and cumin adds a nice kick to the dish, while the red wine vinegar and olive oil vinagrette ties all the flavors together. This salad is not only delicious but also very healthy, with a good balance of protein, fat, and carbs. It's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an inclusive dish for various dietary preferences. With a prep time of only 45 minutes, it's a convenient option for a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack. The recipe is simple and straightforward, making it accessible to both novice and experienced cooks. The quinoa provides a nice change from the usual grains used in salads, and the variety of veggies ensures a burst of flavors and textures in every bite. This quinoa tabbouleh is a great way to add more plant-based dishes to your repertoire and impress your family and friends with a colorful and tasty creation.

Ingredients

  • cup quinoa red
  • 1.5 cups water 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5  avocado diced
  • 0.5  tomatoes diced
  •  radishes diced red
  •  spring onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup parsley chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper diced yellow
  • 0.5 cup cucumber diced english
  • teaspoon ground pepper 
  • teaspoon turmeric 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin 
  • 3.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • colander

Directions

  1. Wash the 1 cup of quinoa in a colander for several seconds.
  2. Add quinoa, water and salt to a small pot and boil for 15 minutes. You will know it is cooked when it becomes soft and you see little white antennas pop from the grain.
  3. Meanwhile, wash all your veggies well and chop and dice them accordingly.
  4. Add all the veggies to a medium glass bowl and toss. In a small bowl mix the red wine vinegar, olive oil and all the spices and blend well.
  5. Add the vinagrette to the salad and enjoy.
  6. Will keep for 1 day, but best eaten the same day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories283kcal
Protein10.48%
Fat42.37%
Carbs47.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54
Glycemic Load
0.73
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.041739130435%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.08mg
Pelargonidin
3.16mg
Epicatechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
16.17mg
Luteolin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.39mg
Myricetin
1.17mg
Quercetin
1.91mg

Taste

Sweetness:
35.3%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
58.45%
Bitterness:
67.67%
Savoriness:
45.48%
Fattiness:
69.6%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:283.32kcal
14.17%
Fat:13.64g
20.99%
Saturated Fat:1.87g
11.68%
Carbohydrates:34.16g
11.39%
Net Carbohydrates:28.1g
10.22%
Sugar:1.37g
1.52%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:601.59mg
26.16%
Protein:7.59g
15.18%
Vitamin K:167.43µg
159.46%
Vitamin C:53.29mg
64.6%
Manganese:1.05mg
52.69%
Folate:129.61µg
32.4%
Magnesium:107.94mg
26.99%
Vitamin A:1214.53IU
24.29%
Fiber:6.06g
24.24%
Phosphorus:234.57mg
23.46%
Vitamin E:2.96mg
19.76%
Iron:3.46mg
19.24%
Copper:0.38mg
19.1%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.11%
Potassium:583.24mg
16.66%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.57%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.21%
Zinc:1.78mg
11.84%
Vitamin B3:1.62mg
8.12%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.05%
Calcium:58.92mg
5.89%
Selenium:4.02µg
5.74%
Source:Foodista