QUINOA AND VEGETABLE TABOULI SALAD

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As I venture more into vegan eating, I'm starting to use more quinoa and love the uniqueness of it! Here is a pretty and delicious salad, I hope you enjoy it. Adapted from The Vegan Chef.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups water
1 tea bag mint tea
1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 cups cucumbers, peeled, deseeded, and diced
2 cups tomatoes, deseeded, and diced
1 1/2 cups green peppers, destemmed, deseeded, and diced
3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup radish, quartered lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
1/3 cup black olives, sliced
1/3 cup freshly chopped parsley
1/4 cup freshly chopped mint

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water and tea bag to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain off any of the remaining water from the quinoa and discard the tea bag. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a bowl and set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Italian herb blend, salt, garlic powder, lemon pepper, and black pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the cooled quinoa and toss gently to combine.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed.
  • Cover and chill for 30-60 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  • Enjoy!

Mila Uti
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This salad is a great healthy option for a side dish.


Jannat Tanha
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's light and flavorful.


Syed Ali Raza Naqvi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa and vegetables.


Toufeeq Rehman
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I'm not a vegetarian, but this salad is so good, I don't miss the meat.


Arber Druvari
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This salad is perfect for a picnic or potluck.


Jr Tavir
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


waheeda mohammed
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I love the crunch of the vegetables in this salad.


Amber Elaine
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This salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner.


Ebaziya Harriet
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I substituted parsley in this recipe.


Axel Medina
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


kasereka kamabu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfect. It's a keeper!


Mohammed Abdullah
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Local Hero
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I love the addition of fresh herbs to this salad. They really brighten up the flavor.


petre aldea
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Lolohea Toutai
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Aliraza Khuman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Hasnan Khan
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Sean Knight
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This quinoa and vegetable tabouli salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of quinoa, vegetables, and herbs is flavorful and satisfying.