Quinoa Tabbouleh
Quinoa tossed with masses of parsley, mint, tomato, and lemon — a herb-heavy salad with built-in fiber and protein.
Ingredients
- 150 g Quinoa
- 6 tbsp Parsley
- 2 Tomato
- 1 Lemon
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Mint (optional)
- ½ Cucumber (optional)
- 2 Scallions (optional)
Method
- Rinse the quinoa, then simmer it in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes; drain and cool.
- Finely chop the parsley and mint.
- Dice the tomato and cucumber and slice the scallions.
- Whisk the lemon juice with the olive oil into a dressing.
- Toss the cooled quinoa with the herbs, vegetables, and dressing.
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About Quinoa Tabbouleh
Quinoa Tabbouleh reworks the classic Levantine parsley salad, swapping the traditional bulgur for quinoa while keeping the dish's true identity intact. Authentic tabbouleh is, above all, a herb salad — parsley and mint make up the bulk of it, with grain playing a supporting role — and this version honors that by letting masses of finely chopped herbs dominate the bowl. Diced tomato and cucumber add juice and freshness, scallions bring a mild allium sharpness, and a simple lemon-and-olive-oil dressing keeps everything vivid and clean. Quinoa's tiny, slightly bouncy grains carry the dressing well and quietly boost the protein and fiber.
The result is a bright, grassy, intensely fresh salad that tastes of lemon and green herbs more than of anything cooked. It comes together in around 25 minutes and is naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it an easy addition to a mezze spread or a cooling counterpoint to grilled and spiced dishes. Chopping the parsley and mint finely rather than roughly is what gives it the right confetti-like texture and releases the herbs' aroma. Let it sit briefly before serving so the flavors marry, and serve it cool, either as a standalone salad or one component of a larger table.
Quinoa Tabbouleh: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Quinoa Tabbouleh?
A serving has about 357 calories — 9.7g protein, 42.3g carbs, 17.6g fat, 7.1g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Quinoa Tabbouleh gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Quinoa Tabbouleh has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Quinoa Tabbouleh take to make?
About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 11 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Quinoa Tabbouleh?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out mint, cucumber, scallions — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Quinoa Tabbouleh make?
This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.