Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Tabbouleh is a delicious and nutritious salad that is easy to prepare and is absolutely bursting with flavour.

Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) is a great source of protein, 16%, which is higher than most grains such as corn, barley and rice. It is also considered to be a complete protein, which means that it contains all nine essential amino acids and is considered one of the best plant-based protein sources. Combined with fresh herbs, it comes together as a wonderfully versatile and healthy salad option.

This salad is great on its own, as a side, or my personal favourite is on a wrap with falafel or some air-fried tofu slices.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Servings: 8 people

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 bunch parsley (about the size they sell in fruit shops)
1/2 cup spring onions chopped
1 cup fresh mint chopped
4-5 Roma tomatoes diced finely
2 lemons juiced
1 pinch celtic sea salt
ground black pepper to taste

Method

How to cook the perfect quinoa…
Add the quinoa, water and salt (optional) to a saucepan and bring to the boil
Lower heat and simmer gently for around 15 min until the water has been absorbed
Remove from heat, cover and allow it to steam itself for at least another five minutes
Lightly separate with a fork to ensure the quinoa turns out fluffy and not gluggy
Refrigerate until quinoa is completely cool.
Using a large bowl, add chopped parsley, mint, spring onions and tomatoes and combine
Add the cooled quinoa, pepper and lemon juice, stir gently until well combined
Serve and enjoy

Notes

For extra flavour, the quinoa can be cooked with stock, spices or garlic.