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Fresh Gluten-Free Tabbouleh Salad with Quinoa

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A vibrant and healthy gluten-free tabbouleh salad made with quinoa instead of bulgur, featuring fresh herbs, vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for quick meals and suitable for various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa, rinsed well
  • 1 ½ cups fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium English cucumber, diced (seeds removed if watery)
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold running water for about 30 seconds using a fine mesh sieve to remove bitterness. Drain well.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups (475ml) water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let quinoa sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to cool completely.
  4. While quinoa cools, finely chop parsley and mint. Dice tomatoes and cucumber, and slice green onions thinly. Mince garlic if using.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Add chopped herbs, vegetables, and green onions to the cooled quinoa. Drizzle the dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to combine.
  7. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Stir gently again before plating.

Notes

Rinsing quinoa thoroughly is essential to remove bitterness. Cool quinoa completely before mixing to prevent herbs from wilting. Adjust lemon juice and olive oil to balance flavor. Salad can be made ahead but toss just before serving to keep herbs fresh.

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Keywords: gluten-free, tabbouleh, quinoa, salad, healthy, fresh herbs, lemon dressing, vegetarian, dairy-free

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