Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh is traditionally made with bulgur wheat, but it turned out even better when I tried red quinoa instead.  Don’t you love the color contrasts and the chewy texture of the qunioa?  Tabbouleh is a very popular Middle Eastern (Lebanese) dish that has made its way into our Western culture, and why not?  It is loaded with super healthy ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh parsley, mint and onions dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. You practically have all of these ingredients growing right in your garden!

I’ve seen chicken added to tabbouleh for an all-in-one meal, but when I paired this salad with yesterday’s Steak and Vegetable Kabobs, the power of the mint and parsley strengthened the sweetness of the grilled vegetables.  Play around with the proportions of parsley and mint to your liking.  I’m hopeful you’ll be back again and again to this beautiful and healthful ethnic dish.

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Other quinoa recipes you might like:   Southwestern Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers;  Roasted Sweet Potato Tofu and Quinoa Wrap; Quinoa Salad with Pineapple, Mango and Edamame; Red Quinoa, Couscous and Arugula Salad with Sweet Pimiento Dressing