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Fresh Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

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A quick and easy quinoa tabbouleh salad with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, perfect for light lunches, potlucks, and year-round enjoyment.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa, rinsed well
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 2 large lemons (about ¼ cup or 60ml)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of ground cumin or sumac
  • Optional: toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water for about 30 seconds using a fine mesh sieve. Drain well.
  2. Cook the quinoa in a medium saucepan with 2 cups (475ml) of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let quinoa sit covered for 5 minutes to steam.
  4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and spread on a plate to cool to room temperature.
  5. Finely chop parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and slice green onions.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper.
  7. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chopped herbs, and vegetables. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly.
  8. Let salad rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Rinsing quinoa thoroughly is essential to remove bitterness. Cool quinoa completely before mixing with herbs to prevent wilting. Adjust lemon juice and salt after resting for best flavor. Optional nuts add crunch. Salad tastes better after resting for a few hours in the fridge.

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Keywords: quinoa tabbouleh, quinoa salad, lemon herb salad, gluten-free salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, fresh herbs, vegetarian, vegan

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