Best 6 Green Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthy and delicious dish to impress your friends and family? Look no further than green quinoa tabbouleh! This vibrant and flavorful salad is packed with fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and protein-rich quinoa, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch, refreshing side dish, or healthy snack. With its zesty lemon dressing and aromatic spices, this green quinoa tabbouleh is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable dish that is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUINOA TABBOULEH



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Lunch     Quinoa     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large English hothouse cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/4" pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spread out quinoa on a large rimmed baking sheet; let cool. Transfer to a large bowl; mix in 1/4 cup dressing. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover remaining dressing and quinoa separately; chill.
  • Add cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, and scallions to bowl with quinoa; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle remaining dressing over.

QUINOA TABBOULEH WITH FETA



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This quinoa tabbouleh is one of my go-to recipes. Quinoa, a grain that originated in South America, is considered a superfood because it contains more protein than most grains. It has a nutty flavor that tastes wonderful with the cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, feta and mint, and it's a great gluten-free alternative to traditional bulgur wheat. Best of all, you can make this salad ahead; if it sits at room temperature for a few hours, the lemon vinaigrette really has time to soak into the quinoa and vegetables, so the salad is even more delicious!

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quinoa
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (5 scallions)
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (2 bunches)
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded and medium-diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem
2 cups medium-diced feta (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Pour 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa and 1 teaspoon of salt, lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, until the grains are tender and open (they'll have little curly tails). Drain, place in a bowl and immediately add the lemon juice, olive oil and 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.*
  • In a large bowl, combine the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt* and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Add the quinoa and mix well. Carefully fold in the feta and taste for seasonings. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.
  • * Ina uses Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, which is coarser than other brands; if you are using a finer-grain kosher salt such as Morton, use the smaller amount.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 341 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 2 grams

QUINOA TABBOULEH WITH FETA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quinoa
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (5 scallions)
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (2 bunches)
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem
2 cups medium-diced feta (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Pour 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa and 1 teaspoon of salt, lower the heat, and simmer covered for 15 minutes, until the grains are tender and open (they¿ll have little curly tails). Drain, place in a bowl, and immediately add the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the quinoa and mix well. Carefully fold in the feta and taste for seasonings. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.

QUINOA TABBOULEH



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This tabouli recipe is different. Instead of using bulgur like traditional tabouli, this recipe uses quinoa. It is a grain that is available at health food stores. It looks and tastes better than bulgur. My husband and I both love this and neither of us is vegetarian. It's a great meal for a hot summer day. The longer it sits the better it tastes.

Provided by SYNEVA B

Categories     Salad     Grains     Tabbouleh

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 pinch salt
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, diced
2 bunches green onions, diced
2 carrots, grated
1 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots and parsley. Stir in cooled quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 324.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

GREEN QUINOA TABBOULEH



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We're heading straight into grilling season, and for me, tabbouleh is one of the all-time great cold side dishes, since it pairs so perfectly with all those highly-seasoned, smoky meats. Maybe it's the size of quinoa, or the less wheaty flavor, but for me this vibrant, bracing salad is significantly better with quinoa instead of the traditional bulgur wheat. Blanching the herbs keeps this fresh and green for several days.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Tabbouleh Salad

Time 3h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups water
2 large bunches curly parsley, stemmed
1 large bunch fresh mint, stemmed
1 bunch fresh tarragon, stemmed
2 cups white quinoa
salt to taste
2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
2 lemons, halved, or more to taste
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil and prepare a bowl of iced water. Add 1/2 of the parsley, 1/2 of the mint, and 1/2 of the tarragon. Blanch herbs for 5 seconds, then scoop into the iced water. Let cool completely, about 2 minutes. Drain well and squeeze out the water.
  • Rinse quinoa well. Sprinkle salt into the blanching water. Add the quinoa and simmer on medium heat until just barely tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, chop the remaining herbs into small pieces.
  • Add garlic to the blender with the blanched herbs. Squeeze in lemon juice and add olive oil. Blend starting on low speed, pulsing on and off, and finishing on high speed, until dressing is smooth and green.
  • Remove quinoa from heat; place in a strainer set over a bowl and drain for 5 minutes, tossing occasionally. Transfer quinoa to a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Let cool until it is between warm and room temperature, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir dressing into the quinoa. Continue cooling if salad is not yet at room temperature, 5 to 10 minutes more. Add the chopped herbs and mix to combine. Wrap bowl in plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors meld, about 2 hours.
  • Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as desired. Transfer salad to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

QUINOA TABBOULEH



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When my mom and sister developed several food allergies, we had to modify many recipes. I substituted quinoa for couscous in this tabbouleh. Now we make quinoa tabbouleh all the time! -Jennifer Klann, Corbett, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a bowl; cool completely., Add the beans, cucumber, red pepper and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a fine mesh strainer to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any bitter saponins that may be present.
  • Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Be sure to use a lidded pot and bring the water to a boil before adding the quinoa.
  • Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool completely before adding it to the tabbouleh.
  • Use fresh, ripe vegetables for the tabbouleh. This will give the dish the best flavor and texture.
  • Chop the vegetables into small, uniform pieces. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the tabbouleh.
  • Use a light, flavorful dressing for the tabbouleh. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs is a good option.
  • Season the tabbouleh to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the tabbouleh immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Green quinoa tabbouleh is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this tabbouleh is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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