Tabouleh-ish
Quinoa mixed with fresh cucumber, tomato, scallions, and fresh herbs then lightly seasoned to make a fresh side or small plate wonderful with bread, crackers or layered with dips.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 181kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa - cooked and cooled
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves - finely chopped
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley - finely chopped
- 1 medium Beefsteak tomato - small dice
- 3 medium scallions - finely sliced
- ½ English cucumber - seeded and diced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 lemons - juiced
- salt and pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa as the package instructs using water or vegetable stock for more flavor. Allow to chill through in the fridge after fully cooked.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Taste and re-season with additional olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and or pepper. Serve right away or store covered in the fridge overnight.
- Serve with a sliced bread, crackers or vegetables cut to scoop. Can also be served as a side dish or along with hummus or other dips layered in sandwiches.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Tabouleh-ish
Amount per Serving
Calories
181
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Sodium
9
mg
0
%
Potassium
343
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
1060
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
39
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.