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    Home » Recipes

    High Protein Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad (Gluten Free)

    Published: Aug 16, 2020 · Modified: Jun 30, 2021 by Louise-Claire Cayzer · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Leave a Comment

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    2 bowls of quinoa salad with tomatoes and fresh herbs.

    I didn't start out to make a gluten-free version of a tabbouleh salad, however, I ran out of bulghar wheat & so used some quinoa instead. This High Protein Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad is super simple to make and is the perfect addition to take along to a BBQ or on a picnic.

    Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad on a plate this recipe
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    • 💚High Protein!
    • 🍋Zingy Flavour
    • 🌱Key Ingredients
    • 🥗Other Salads you might like
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    💚High Protein!

    First of all the Quinoa itself has lots of protein. In fact, unlike some other grains, quinoa is actually a complete protein. This means it has all the 9 amino acids contained within it that our bodies need.

    It also has edamame beans in it. Yes I know, edamame beans are not traditional in tabbouleh salad, however, they add a lovely extra texture and protein boost, so I like add them. You could substitute green peas if you like, or just leave it them all together.

    Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Edamame beans in a bowl

    🍋Zingy Flavour

    The other key to making this salad extra delicious is using lots of freshly squeezed lemon juice! That delicious lemony tang is really what makes this recipe sing!

    As with any salad, the fresher the ingredients the better. I like to buy huge bunches of parsley from a market, and the mint I used was picked fresh from my garden, as were the tomatoes! Really ripe juicy tomatoes are essential when adding them to a salad!

    Ingredients for quinoa tabboleh salad on a board

    🌱Key Ingredients

    The ingredients list is really very short- but packs loads of flavour! All you need is

    • Quinoa
    • Fresh Parsley
    • Fresh Mint (optional but yummy)
    • Spring onions (Scallions)
    • Juicy ripe tomatoes
    • Freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
    • Edamame Beans (shelled) or peas
    • Good Olive Oil
    • and a sprinkle of good quality salt!

    I took this salad along to a BBQ, along with some of my favourite Black Bean, Mushroom & Seitan burgers. We don't think you should ever miss out on a great BBQ experience because you're eating a plant based diet- in fact, we wrote up a whole blog post all about what you could take along- check it out for more ideas! The Best Vegan BBQ Dishes & Summer Food

    🥗Other Salads you might like

    And if you would like some other Summer salad ideas, we have plenty! Try these:

    Vegan Salade Nicoise

    Chargrilled Chopped Corn, Tomato & Herb Salad

    Summer Potato, Pea & Dill Salad

    If you make this yummy vegan High Protein Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad & like it, please let us know in the comments below!

    📖 Recipe

    Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Edamame beans in a bowl

    High Protein Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

    Louise-Claire Cayzer
    An easy to make summer salad made with zingy ingredients that are perfect for taking to a BBQ or picnic
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine middle eastern, Vegan
    Servings 6
    Calories 109 kcal

    Ingredients Note:

    For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.

    (Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)

    Ingredients

    • 85 g Uncooked Quinoa ((½ Cup) (if using already cooked quinoa- use 1.5 cups) )
    • 100 g Fresh Parsley (Around 2 cups chopped )
    • 20 g Fresh Mint (optional but yummy)
    • 100 g Spring onions ((aka Scallions) - around 1 bunch)
    • 200 g Juicy ripe tomatoes ((about 1 cup) )
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • 1 Lemon- freshly squeezed
    • 75 Frozen, podded Edamame Beans (peas (½ cup))
    • 1 tablespoon Good Olive Oil
    • Flakey Sea Salt to taste (or kosher salt)

    Instructions

    To Cook Perfect Fluffy Quinoa

    • First rinse the quinoa really well, a fine seive will help with that!
    • Put the quinoa in a saucepan, then cover with water. You want enough water in it so when you rest your finger on the quinoa the water goes half way up from your fingertip to your first knuckle.
    • Add a pinch of salt & put a lid on the quinoa pot and bring to a fast boil.
    • Take the heat right down and simmer for 5 mins.
    • Now leave the quinoa there with the lid on for another 15-20 mins.**DO NOT REMOVE THE LID!** This lets the quinoa steam and will result in perfect fluffy quinoa.

    For the salad

    • Let the quinoa cool & get on with the rest of the salad
    • Chop the tomatoes into little pieces.
    • Finely chop the parsley and mint
    • Finely chop the spring onions- including the green parts!
    • Boil a kettle of water & pour over the frozen edamame beans. Leave for a few minutes & drain. Refresh in cold water to stop them cooking further and drain
    • In a large bowl, add the quinoa, vinegar and the juice of one lemon. Mix.
    • Add all the other ingredients into the salad. Mix again and taste.
    • Add more lemon juice, salt or olive oil if you like, to your own taste
    • Serve with more herbs sprinkled over the top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1875IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword edamame, gluten free, salad, tabbouleh
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