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Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta
This quinoa tabbouleh is one of my go-to recipes. Quinoa, a grain that originated in South America, is considered a superfood because it contains more protein than most grains. It has a nutty flavor that tastes wonderful with the cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, feta and mint, and it's a great gluten-free alternative to traditional bulgur wheat. Best of all, you can make this salad ahead; if it sits at room temperature for a few hours, the lemon vinaigrette really has time to soak into the quinoa and vegetables, so the salad is even more delicious!
- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 8 servings
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Nutrition Info - Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 210
- Total Fat
- 14 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 5 grams
- Cholesterol
- 25 milligrams
- Sodium
- 341 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 16 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 grams
- Protein
- 7 grams
- Sugar
- 2 grams
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 8 servings
-
Nutrition Info - Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 210
- Total Fat
- 14 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 5 grams
- Cholesterol
- 25 milligrams
- Sodium
- 341 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 16 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 grams
- Protein
- 7 grams
- Sugar
- 2 grams
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (5 scallions)
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (2 bunches)
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded and medium-diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem
2 cups medium-diced feta (8 ounces)
Directions
- Pour 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa and 1 teaspoon of salt, lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, until the grains are tender and open (they'll have little curly tails). Drain, place in a bowl and immediately add the lemon juice, olive oil and 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.*
- In a large bowl, combine the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt* and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Add the quinoa and mix well. Carefully fold in the feta and taste for seasonings. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.
- * Ina uses Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, which is coarser than other brands; if you are using a finer-grain kosher salt such as Morton, use the smaller amount.
Cook’s Note
Make-Ahead Plan: Prepare the salad without the feta, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Fold in the feta and serve.
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