Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

Name: Quinoa Tabbouleh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more; 2 tablespoons 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-inch pieces; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
2 tablespoons 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-inch pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
2 scallions, thinly sliced

1
Bring quinoa, 1/2 tsp. 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.
2
Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Add cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, and scallions to bowl with quinoa; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle remaining dressing over.
4
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover remaining dressing and quinoa separately; chill.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Tabbouleh falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa Tabbouleh

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