Quinoa salad with a tabbouleh flavor: refreshing and even healthier
Side dish
If you love the freshness and fragrance of traditional tabboulehbut are looking for a more nutritious and gluten-freethis salad salad quinoa with a tabbouleh flavor will win over your taste buds. Rich in fiber, light and full of fresh ingredients such as mint, parsley, tomatoes and onions, it brings the ideal balance between taste, texture and health benefits. Quinoa comes in as a substitute for wheatoffering high-quality protein and making the recipe even more functional. Finished with lemon juice and olive oil, this salad is perfect for hot days, light side dishes or even as the main course in a vegetarian meal. A modern reinterpretation that keeps the soul of the classic and surprises with its simplicity.
Ingredients
Quinoa:
- 3/4 cup quinoa
- 1 + 1/4 cup water
Other:
- 2 tomatoes
- ½ onion
- 1 handful mint
- 1 handful parsley
- salt
- juice of 1 green lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 oz cooked corn (optional)
Materials
- Sieve
- Pan
- Bowl
Preparation
Step 1:
Step 1 - Quinoa salad with a tabbouleh flavor: Refreshing and even healthier
Use a sieve to rinse the quinoa well and rinse it several times. Boil the water in a saucepan and add the washed quinoa.
Step 2:
Step 2 - Quinoa salad with a tabbouleh flavor: Refreshing and even healthier
Lower the heat and cook with the pan half-covered for 12 to 15 minutes, until the water is completely dry. You will notice that the beans become translucent and release a white "ring" (a sign that they are ready). Turn off the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes.
Step 3:
Step 3 - Quinoa salad with a tabbouleh flavor: Refreshing and even healthier
Meanwhile, dice the tomatoes. Chop the onion, mint leaves and parsley. Juice half a green lemon.
Step 4:
Step 4 - Quinoa salad with a tabbouleh flavor: Refreshing and even healthier
Fluff the quinoa with a fork and leave to cool. Then put the quinoa in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and mix. Add the tomatoes, onion, herbs (mint and parsley), lemon juice and salt. The use of corn is optional. Mix well.
Step 5:
Step 5 - Quinoa salad with a tabbouleh flavor: Refreshing and even healthier
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy.
