Quinoa Tabouli
This Quinoa Tabouli salad is a refreshing mix of fresh vegetables with chopped herbs like parsley and mint all tossed in a lemon and olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 bags Success® Tri-Color Quinoa
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp shallot, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
A refreshing mix of Mediterranean ingredients paired with Success® Tri-Color Quinoa makes for a nutrient-dense Quinoa Tabouli salad packed with vegetables and protein. For extra flavor, don’t forget the feta cheese!
Step 1
Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Allow to cool.
Step 2
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, lemon zest and shallot in a medium bowl. Fold in cooked quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, green onions and mint. Season with salt and pepper. Top with cheese, if using.
Recipe Tips
To give your quinoa more flavor, add 1 tablespoon of chicken or vegetable bouillon granules to the cooking water.
Switch up this salad by adding in chopped lettuce of choice, Kalamata or green olives or chickpeas.
Tabouli Pairing
Tabouli, or tabbouleh, is a simple Mediterranean salad made with fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes and onions along with chopped herbs like parsley and mint. It’s usually tossed in a lemon and olive oil dressing.
This is a quick salad that you can put together for a delicious meal or side in minutes. It pairs beautifully with roasted lemon chicken or Cumin Rubbed Chicken with Artichoke Salsa. You can also make a double batch in a large bowl and bring it to share at your next BBQ or get-together.
Although this dish is naturally vegetarian, to make it vegan you can leave out the feta cheese. Also check to make sure that your mustard is vegan or simply omit the mustard altogether.
Cooking Methods
With Success® Boil-In-Bag Tri-Color Quinoa, you can prepare this entire dish in just 15 minutes! If you’re looking to add a bit of extra flavor to your quinoa, you can cook it in water with a bay leaf or use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
We suggest you plan ahead and make a few bags of quinoa at once so that you can take full advantage of the broth or infused water. Simply save some quinoa for a meal later like quick Quinoa Taco Bowls. Prepare your quinoa for two meals at once and save time!
Other Meal Inspiration
If you are still feeling hungry, learn how to make Spanish rice.
