Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta and Mint

Quinoa tabbouleh is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer. It is made with cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, fresh herbs, and feta cheese. The lemon-olive oil dressing adds a bright and tangy flavor to the salad.

Tabbouleh is a traditional Middle Eastern salad that is made with bulgur wheat, chopped vegetables, and fresh herbs. Quinoa is a good substitute for bulgur wheat because it is a gluten-free grain that is high in protein and fiber. This recipe for quinoa tabbouleh is a simple and easy way to make a delicious and healthy salad.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
3. Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling broth.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
5. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl and let it cool slightly.
6. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, mint, parsley, and feta cheese to the cooled quinoa.
7. Drizzle with a lemon-olive oil dressing and toss to combine.

Why It Works

• Quinoa is a good source of protein and fiber.
• The lemon-olive oil dressing adds a bright and tangy flavor to the salad.
• The fresh herbs add a refreshing flavor to the salad.
• The feta cheese adds a salty and creamy flavor to the salad.