Quinoa Herb Tabbouleh Salad
Quinoa Herb Tabbouleh Salad is bright and cooling, with fluffy quinoa soaking up tangy lemon and olive oil while tomatoes, cucumber, and carrots add juicy crunch. Fresh parsley and green onions bring a clean, aromatic finish that makes each bite lively. Serve it chilled for picnics, potlucks, or as a light lunch alongside grilled meats or roasted vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa Herb Tabbouleh Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add quinoa and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 3
Let cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
- 4
Meanwhile, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots, and parsley in a large bowl; stir in the cooled quinoa.
- Calories 478.4 kcal High 24%
- Protein 12.05 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 69.01 g 25%
- Total Fat 17.29 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 2.11 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 697.69 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 11.84 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 15.04 g --
- Added Sugars 4.97 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 115.3 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.63 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 848.65 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 313.76 mcg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin C 59.62 mg Good Source 66%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa Herb Tabbouleh Salad is an Israeli side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Cucumber, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 478.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Herb Tabbouleh Salad?
- It is an Israeli salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Quinoa Herb Tabbouleh Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Cucumber, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley, Green Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Herb Tabbouleh Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 478.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Herb Tabbouleh Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Quinoa Herb Tabbouleh Salad healthy?
- Quinoa Herb Tabbouleh Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 478.4 calories and 12.05 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 697.69 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.11 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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