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    Tabbouleh Salad

    Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad, also known as Tabouli, is a fresh, vibrant salad that combines cooked quinoa with finely chopped parsley, mint, arugula, tomatoes, and onions, all tossed in a lemony olive oil dressing! It's a gluten-free and protein-rich option that's perfect as a light main course or flavorful side dish.
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 1/3 cup uncooked quinoa
    • 2/3 cup chicken broth
    • 1 cup parsley, chopped
    • 1/2 cup mint, chopped
    • 1/2 cup arugula, chopped
    • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
    • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
    • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Rinse and drain quinoa then transfer to a medium saucepan.
      Toast quinoa over medium high heat until it starts to brown. (This will take 2-3 minutes) Make sure to stir frequently.
    • Stir in chicken broth cover then simmer for 12-15 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
    • Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl along with the parsley, mint, arugula, tomatoes and onion.
      Drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 4 days!

    Notes

    • You can replace the quinoa with couscous or extra fine bulgar! Both of these options offer a similar texture.
    • Make sure to chop up the vegetables and herbs into fine pieces! This is important to creating the perfect texture in this quinoa tabbouleh salad.
    • Add extra veggies! Tabbouleh salad can have a variety of additional ingredients such as cucumbers, olives, or even added herbs!
    • For best results, I recommend chilling the tabbouleh salad for about 30 minutes before serving. This will give a chance for all the flavors to really meld together!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1635IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg