Are you looking for an extraordinarily fresh and healthy salad? I’ve got the recipe for you! Try this wonderful Quinoa Tabbouleh salad, developed with both taste and health benefits in mind. Quinoa Tabbouleh is a lot more than just a salad. Traditionally made with bulgur wheat, we have replaced the wheat with quinoa, a superfood, making this recipe even more impressive with its protein, fiber, vitamins, and mineral content. But the best part of all is that the taste will be equally impressive as its long list of health benefits.
Why You’ll LOVE this Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe?
- Fresh & Tasty: Quinoa Tabbouleh is one of the freshest, most nutritious, and exquisitely delicious salad recipes on the market.
- Easy & Simple: In spite of its complex flavor, it is easy and simple to make. Once the quinoa is cooked, it is a cinch to pull together.
- Flavorful: Tabbouleh with quinoa has a beautifully complex, fresh and bright flavor. Undeniably one of the best salad recipes on my blog.
- Super Healthy: Quinoa is a superfood; when you add the other ingredients, it is a sure winner.
- Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, and Soy-Free: The Quinoa tabbouleh recipe is naturally allergy-friendly, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free.
- High Protein: One cup of quinoa contains eight grams of protein with all nine essential amino acids. Quinoa is a complete protein, hence making this quinoa tabbouleh recipe a sure winner for those interested in a salad with extra protein.
- High Fiber: Quinoa is also a good source of fiber, an important element in any healthy salad. This quinoa tabbouleh is sure to become a family favorite salad.
Quinoa Tabbouleh (serves 4)
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 cup mint, chopped
- 4 fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in cold water and drain well. The less liquid it retains, the quicker it is to toast.
- Toast the quinoa in a dry skillet over medium heat. This will take a few minutes. Stir frequently to make sure the quinoa does not burn. The quinoa should have a light golden brown color when ready.
- Cook the quinoa in a small saucepan with a cup of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. There should not be much water left in the pot, and the quinoa should be soft. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Chop the tomatoes, parsley, and mint, mince the garlic, and slice the green onion.
- In a large bowl, add herbs, veggies, and quinoa. Gently stir to combine.
- Add olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and salt to taste.
Call to Action: 10 Times Wiser
As we prepare for Jesus' imminent return, let’s remember to make smart choices about what we eat, so our minds stay sharp and we're more energized to share Jesus with others. May we learn from Daniel and his friends' example and be inspired to follow their lead, so we can stand before kings, princes, or anyone God puts in our path and be ten times wiser.
"'Please test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water,' Daniel said. 'At the end of the ten days, see how we look compared to the other young men who are eating the king’s food. Then make your decision in light of what you see.' The attendant agreed to Daniel’s suggestion and tested them for ten days. At the end of the ten days, Daniel and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished than the young men who had been eating the food assigned by the king. So after that, the attendant fed them only vegetables instead of the food and wine provided for the others. Whenever the king consulted them in any matter requiring wisdom and balanced judgment, he found them ten times more capable than any of the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom" (Daniel 1:12-16, 20 NLT, emphasis added).
