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Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad: A Healthy, Delicious Recipe

Alright, foodies! Let’s take a foodie journey back in time, but use their most ancient grain now! Yes, you heard it right! We’re going ancient but with a contemporary twist. It’s time to celebrate the mighty quinoa – a humble grain with a history as rich as its nutritional profile.

Welcome to the world of Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad, where every bite explores texture, taste, and tantalizing freshness. This recipe is a culinary canvas waiting for you to paint it with your unique choice of ingredients.

Imagine the endless possibilities! Maybe today, you’ll toss in some sun-ripened tomatoes, or perhaps, you’ll wake up tomorrow feeling like a sprinkle of crunchy radishes is the way to go.

With so many alternative ingredients, you can create a different component every time you prepare this salad over a year and never make the same one twice!

But if you’re in the mood to kick back, relax, and keep things simple, we’ve got you covered too. Our recipe is a tried-and-true classic that will satisfy your cravings without fuss.

So, are you ready to embrace the old, spice it up with the new, and dive into the delightful world of Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad? Let’s get cooking, explorers!

What is Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh is a traditional Middle Eastern salad often made with bulgur wheat. In this exciting twist on the classic, we replace bulgur with quinoa, a superfood known for its high protein content and fluffy texture.

Our Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad is a medley of fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and tangy flavors that captivate your taste buds.

Health Benefits of Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

The flavor is surprising and bursts with lemon flavor while brimming with various health benefits. We use this salad for a protein boost with our meals because it is a complete protein (Quinoa). This grain has nine essential amino acids, so it’s a fantastic way to fill the void! 

It’s also an excellent source of fiber, iron, and magnesium. Once combined with the vitamins and minerals from vegetables and herbs, this salad is a nutritious powerhouse!

Why You’ll Love This Quinoa Feta Mediterranean Salad 

• The ingredients for the ancient grain salad are easy to find and work with
• The quinoa Mediterranean salad is perfect as a side dish or a full meal
• you can and should make this Mediterranean salad with feta and lemon in advance
• The ancient grain and feta salad is completely transportable (party perfect)
• The Mediterranean quinoa salad is served cold or at room temperature, making it summer perfection.

Ingredients of Our Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Our recipe for Quinoa Feta Mediterreanean Salad includes the following:

• Ancient Grain Quinoa
• Veggie broth water (we use Better than boullion and portion it per the amount of water) 
• cucumbers, chopped into bite-size pieces
• chopped flat-leaf parsley
• crumbled feta cheese
• chopped kalamata olives
• One game-changer ingredient in the recipe card
• lemon freshly Juiced
• EVOO
• Mediterranean Sea Salt or Pink Himalayan Salt
• Chopped Mint Optional Ingredient

Step-by-step Guide to Making Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Preparing the Ingredients

Before assembling the salad, each component needs prepping. We will start with how to prepare the ancient grains and then progress through the rest of the recipe. Full details for the Quinoa Mediterranean salad are in the recipe card; this is just a simple guide to show you how easy this recipe is.

Quinoa: How To Make The Ancient Grain

Always rinse the uncooked quinoa in a fine mesh strainer using cold water, which removes bitterness. 

Then, combine the quinoa with the veggie broth water (or the Better than boullion and mix and place into a pot.)

Next, bring that combination to a boil, but reduce the heat as soon as the boiling begins, and simmer to cook the quinoa, which is a relatively quick process of about 15 minutes total. 

Once cooked, set it aside and allow it to cool (We rinse it again, but you don’t have to) 

Preparing the Salad Ingredients

While the quinoa is cooling, chop the cucumbers, parsley, and kalamata olives. Crumble the feta cheese. Alternatively, you can use the time the ancient grain is cooking to do the prep work.

Assembling the Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Mixing the Ingredients

Begin by adding in the cooled quinoa, followed by the vegetables and the feta cheese. 

You’ll need to add the lemon (but to crush the flavor, you need to read the recipe card for our most important tip, which is the game-changer in this flavorful, zesty recipe!)And in the recipe card is how to make the olive oil lemon dressing that makes this the Mediterranean magic salad! 

Serving Suggestions for Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

The Mediterranean ancient grain salad is outstanding on its own or with seafood added to it. 

• Serve this quinoa tabbouleh salad 
• Dinner parties
• As a side dish
• As a dish (add protein)
• Lazy summer afternoons when you don’t want to cook 
• Serve at room temperature
• Serve over a bed of lettuce
• Wrap some in butter lettuce
• Use it as a side for grilled chicken, or seafood 
• Want a more prominent taste? Add mint leaves. 

Customizing Your Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Alternative Ingredients

• Not a fan of olives? No problem! Substitute them with some diced tomatoes. 
• Can’t find feta cheese? Goat cheese or mozzarella balls would work wonderfully too. Remember, the best recipes are the ones you tweak to your liking!
• Toss in a cup of peas.
• Add in shredded red cabbage. 
• Add alfalfa sprouts 
• Add a cup of salad-cooked shrimp
• Toss cooked crab meat through it and sprinkle some Old Bay Seasoning.

Storing and Reheating

If you’ve got leftovers (although we doubt it because it’s so yummy), use airtight storage containers and pop them in your fridge (up to 3 days)  To amp up this salad’s flavor, allow it to stand for one full day (refrigerated)! 

Adjusting to Taste

The beauty of this Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad is that it’s super adaptable. Love a good tang? 

• Add more lemon juice. 
• Prefer a creamier texture? 
• Drizzle in some more EVOO.
• Want it spicy? Add Jalapeno Dressing; it compliments the olives and lemon so well. 
• Want it smoky? Add smoked paprika

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use another grain instead of quinoa?

Traditional Tabbouleh is made with bulgur, but couscous or farro would also work well.

2. Can this recipe be made vegan?

Absolutely! You easily do this by not adding the feta, but of course, there are alternative vegan options (vegan crumbles)  

3. Can I prepare Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad in advance?

Yes, this salad tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge, as it allows the flavors to meld together.

4. Can I freeze Tabbouleh Salad?

We wouldn’t recommend it. The fresh vegetables become soggy once defrosted. It’s just nasty (in case you haven’t figured it out yet, we already tried this, and black is all we can say!)

5. How many servings does this recipe make?

Our recipe is for up to 6 servings, but if you eat a bit heavier, it yields for 4. It’s really about how you serve the dish: as a side, you’ll have more servings, but as a main entree, less.  

Make This magical Mediterranean Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad.

Tabbouleh Salad is a versatile, nutritious, and utterly delicious dish that deserves a spot in your recipe repertoire. 

Alright, foodies with bellies that are growling: now that you know the secret of how to make the trendiest salad in town, we want to hear from you. Did you get an idea to jazz up our Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad even more? Maybe a sneaky ingredient that’ll make it pop? Or are you curious about something in the recipe? 

Well, don’t just sit there with your thoughts! The comment box below ↓↓↓ is starving for your input. Let’s turn it into a salad of ideas, where your thoughts are the star ingredients. So toss in your comments, questions, or brilliant culinary insights. We can’t wait to gobble up every word you share! Happy cooking and happier commenting, foodie friends! So, get chopping, start mixing, and enjoy this Middle Eastern delight! ~ Dana XO