Not Your Average Tabouli Salad
Elevate your salad game with "Not Your Average Tabouli Salad," a vibrant and modern twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish. This refreshing recipe swaps traditional bulgur for protein-packed quinoa, making it gluten-free and extra nutritious. Bursting with finely chopped parsley, mint, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, this wholesome salad is taken to the next level with the addition of sweet, jewel-like pomegranate seeds. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or meal prep option, this tabouli stands out with its bold flavors and beautiful presentation. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s the ultimate refreshing, healthy dish for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, finely diced
- 1 medium cucumber, finely diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
While the quinoa is cooling, finely chop the parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the cooled quinoa to the bowl with the chopped vegetables and herbs.
Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the mixture for a burst of sweetness.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your vibrant and refreshing twist on tabouli salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.7 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3887 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.1 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1405 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 61.8 mg | 343% | |
| Potassium | 6561 mg | 140% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
