Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad is a favorite because it’s nutrient dense, delicious and easy to prepare. Need side dish ideas for your cookout? Try this delicious recipe on for flavor. This wholesome hearty grain salad is made with made with quinoa instead of bulgur and offers a protein packed grain option and an excellent way to use up a bunch of parsley.
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Play with the recipe and make it your own by adding diced cucumber, celery, chopped scallions, crunchy colorful bell peppers, Kalamata olives and nutritional yeast. Explore with black, red, or tri-color quinoa from your local farmers market or grocery store.
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Ingredients
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2 cups cooked quinoa (about ⅔ cup uncooked quinoa)
Juice of 1 lemons
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
1 can rinsed, drained canned chickpeas or other canned beans (optional)
1 cup fresh chopped parsley
¼ cup chopped mint
¼ cup chopped basil
1 cup diced tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:

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Combine the cooked quinoa, lemon juice, and garlic and chill for 30 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!