Healthy Quinoa Salad

AKA tabbouleh, my favorite mediterranean dish that I could always count of grandma making for the holidays. It’s packed with SO many delicious flavors and is the perfect side dish for any occasion. It’s easy to add your own twist by changing up the mix-ins or adding a tangy dressing. It’s all up to YOU!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

RECIPE VARIATIONS

• Quinoa: Be sure to read the package and cook correctly.
• Parsley: Adds so much flavor! Add cilantro if you’d like as well.
• Mix-ins: Swap or omit any ingredients that doesn’t sound good to you. That’s the fun part of this recipe! Add chicken for extra protein.
• Lemon: I am a huge lemon fan, so I tend to add a lot. Start with 1/2 cup and add more 1/4 cup at a time as needed.

NUTRITION

Recipe makes 7 servings. 1 serving (1 cup): 15f, 23c, 5p

Quinoa Salad

AKA tabbouleh, my favorite mediterranean dish that I could always count of grandma making for the holidays. It's packed with SO many delicious flavors and is the perfect side dish for any occasion. It's easy to add your own twist by changing up the mix-ins or adding a tangy dressing. It's all up to YOU!

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Ingredients

  

Salad

• 1 cup quinoa dry
• 1 cup tomato
• 1 cup peppers
• 1 cup cucumber
• 1 cup avocado
• 3/4 cup green onion
• 1/2-1 cup parsley

Dressing

• 1/2-1 cup lemon juice
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions

 

• Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook using package instructions.
• While quinoa cooks, chop all vegetables and add to a large bowl.
• Prepare dressing by adding EVOO and lemon juice to a bowl and mix. Set aside.
• Once quinoa has cooled, add to the veggie mixture. Stir in dressing and allow to marinate overnight for best flavor!