Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Popular
Health score
72%
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
45 min.
8
156kcal

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Welcome to a refreshing culinary journey with our Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a powerhouse of nutrition, making it a perfect addition to any meal. Bursting with the fresh flavors of parsley and mint, this salad is a delightful twist on the traditional tabbouleh, replacing bulgur with protein-packed quinoa. Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish, a light starter, or a satisfying snack, this salad fits the bill beautifully.

With its bright colors and zesty lemon dressing, our Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad is sure to impress your family and friends. It's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an inclusive option for various dietary preferences. Plus, with only 156 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a dish that is both delicious and nutritious.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this salad is perfect for meal prep or as a quick addition to your next gathering. The combination of fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy scallions creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for seconds. So grab your ingredients and let’s get started on this healthy, popular dish that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin 
  • 2.5 cups parsley fresh minced ( 2 large bunches)
  • 0.8 cup mint leaves fresh minced (1 small bunch)
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon freshly squeezed to taste ( )
  • cup quinoa uncooked
  • 0.3 cup spring onion finely chopped
  •  tomatoes fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • sieve

Directions

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  3. Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
  4. Ingredients1 cup uncooked quinoa2 1/2 cups minced fresh flat-leaf parsley (about 2 large bunches)3/4 cup minced fresh mint (1 small bunch)2 fresh tomatoes1/4 cup finely chopped scallions or onions1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (or more to taste)You will also need
  5. Fine mesh strainer, large skillet, small saucepan, salad bowl
  6. Total Time: 45 Minutes
  7. Servings: 6-8 servings
  8. Kosher Key: Pareve, Kosher for Passover

Nutrition Facts

Calories156kcal
Protein10.13%
Fat46.56%
Carbs43.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.75
Glycemic Load
0.54
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.508695726809%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.68mg
Hesperetin
1.53mg
Naringenin
0.31mg
Apigenin
40.63mg
Luteolin
0.75mg
Kaempferol
0.35mg
Myricetin
2.82mg
Quercetin
0.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:155.79kcal
7.79%
Fat:8.31g
12.79%
Saturated Fat:1.13g
7.06%
Carbohydrates:17.4g
5.8%
Net Carbohydrates:14.48g
5.27%
Sugar:1.23g
1.37%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:15.12mg
0.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.07g
8.14%
Vitamin K:320.46µg
305.2%
Vitamin C:34.03mg
41.25%
Vitamin A:2049.45IU
40.99%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.63%
Folate:80.55µg
20.14%
Magnesium:59.08mg
14.77%
Iron:2.52mg
14.01%
Vitamin E:1.83mg
12.17%
Phosphorus:120.21mg
12.02%
Fiber:2.92g
11.67%
Potassium:336.94mg
9.63%
Copper:0.19mg
9.46%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.79%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.4%
Zinc:0.97mg
6.5%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.27%
Calcium:51.96mg
5.2%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.23%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.93%
Selenium:1.85µg
2.64%