Loaded with fresh herbs, veggies, and protein-packed quinoa, this vibrant salad is our twist on the classic Mediterranean tabbouleh. A vibrant, flavorful dish that's perfect for meal preps, potlucks, and barbecues.
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
1cup quinoa
2bunchesparsley
½cupmintloosely packed
½largecucumberdiced
1cupcherry tomatoessliced in half
½smallred oniondiced small
1-2lemonsadjust to your preference
1Tbspolive oil
½tspsalt
Instructions
Combine 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water in a pot, lightly salted over high heat until it reaches a boil, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Once quinoa is cooked let it cool in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
While the quinoa cools, chop 2 bunches parsley,1/2 cup mint, ½ large cucumber, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, and ½ small red onion.
Once quinoa is fully cooled, combine it with all the chopped ingredients. Add 1-2 lemons, ½ tsp salt, and 1 Tbsp olive oil. Toss to fully combine. Serve cold.
Notes
If meal prepping, avoid adding diced tomatoes because they get mushy and wet overnight.