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    Quinoa Tabouli Recipe-Healthy and Delicious

    July 31, 2018 Updated: September 12, 2019 By Katie Crenshaw 7 Comments

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    This easy and delicious Quinoa Tabouli recipe gives the traditional version a nutritional twist without sacrificing the incredible fresh flavor.

    Quinoa Tabouli

    Quinoa Tabouli recipe

    Tabouli is an incredibly tasty classic Middle Eastern Salad that is often mixed in with Bulgur. This Quinoa Tabouli recipe gives the traditional version a nutritional twist without sacrificing the flavor.

     

    This Quinoa Tabouli recipe gives the traditional version a nutritional twist without sacrificing the incredible fresh flavor.

    fresh mint

    I had some beautiful mint growing in my herb planter. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and cook with it. I just love the freshness in taste of the combination of mint and parsley that brings this Quinoa Tabouli recipe to life. Making this quinoa tabouli was the perfect excuse to ask some girlfriends over for an afternoon lunch to enjoy the salad with.

    Quinoa Tabouli

    Tabouli

    This Quinoa Tabouli recipe is very simple to make. Just cook your quinoa according to directions. I use my rice maker and it comes out perfect. Meanwhile, throw together your chopped herbs, scallions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and seasonings in a big bowl. Once the quinoa cools, add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the salad mixture. It is best to let it rest in the refrigerator an hour or more to allow the flavors to build… However, sometimes I just can't wait.

    It is a perfect choice for the summertime. It is light, fresh, citrusy, healthy, and DELICIOUS!!!

    Of course good food is always better shared with some of  your closest friends over a glass of wine.

    Anne Shaw and I

    Anne Shaw and I

    Cheers to the Summer and all the excuses to celebrating Good Friends with Good Food and Summer BBQs!!!

    Tabouli

    Healthy and Nutritious Quinoa Tabouli Recipe

    This easy and delicious Quinoa Tabouli recipe gives the traditional version a nutritional twist without sacrificing the incredible fresh flavor.
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    Course: Entree, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 1 Β½ cups uncooked quinoa
    • 1 cup chopped cucumber
    • 1 large tomato chopped
    • ΒΌ cup chopped scallions
    • ΒΌ cup finely chopped mint
    • 1 Β½ cup finely chopped parsley
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • Β½ teaspoon cumin
    • ΒΌ cup olive oil
    • Β½ cup lemon juice
    • Β½ teaspoon red pepper chili flakes
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Cook quinoa according to directions.
    • Meanwhile, mix cucumber, tomato, scallions, mint, parsley, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes together.
    • After quinoa has cooled, add it to salad mix.
    • Add lemon juice and olive oil. Mix well.
    • Salt and pepper to taste.
    • Best if refrigerated for one hour before serving to allow flavors to build.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1180IU | Vitamin C: 24.7mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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    This easy and delicious #Quinoa #Tabouli recipe gives the traditional version a nutritional twist without sacrificing the incredible fresh flavor.

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    1. Tez @ Chile and Salt

      May 25, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      This looks AMAZING Katie! It`s definitely summer here & this salad will be perfect at my next BBQ! Can`t wait to try it!

    2. annie@ciaochowbambina

      May 25, 2016 at 3:32 pm

      The flavor all but jumps off the screen! I love using quinoa in tabouli and your recipe looks divine! πŸ™‚

    3. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food

      May 26, 2016 at 11:45 am

      This is my kinda recipe, Katie! So healthy and full of flavour! Great on it's own or with chicken or fish. Plus, not to mention, it must have been a lovely excuse to make this and get together with your girlfriends and have a glass or two of vino. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend πŸ™‚ !!

    4. Erin @ The Speckled Palate

      May 26, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      YUM! I've always loved tabouli, and I adore your twist on this classic dish for the summertime. I can see this going SO quickly at a barbecue, and I cannot wait to give this recipe a try because I know it'll be a hit in our household.

      Thanks so much for participating in the Great Blogger BBQ with us today. This has been SO much fun! I hope you and yours have a lovely holiday weekend!

    5. karrie @ Tasty Ever After

      May 26, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      I can't believe you did this recipe!! Just the other day I saw looking at my quinoa and thinking I need to do a tabouli salad. Every summer I eat the heck outta this stuff and right now I'm not eating wheat products so thought about subsituting quinoa. So happy you did it before me so now I have a recipe to make this weekend! πŸ™‚
      ps: We need to live closer to each other so I can come over and drink wine πŸ˜‰

    6. Tez @ Chile and Salt

      May 31, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      Just had to follow up Katie. Served this at a BBQ I hosted this past Sunday & it was a HUGE HIT! I had 3 people ask me for the recipe which I directed to you! Thanks again, it was AWESOME!!

    7. Katie

      August 13, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my go to recipes for my cookouts. I haven't met a person that hasn't liked it yet. The fresh herbs and veggies really make this salad pop with flavor.

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