Name: Quinoa Tabbouleh (Vegan & Gluten-free)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (rinsed); 1 cup tomatoes (chopped); 1 cup cucumbers (chopped); 1/2 cup parsley (chopped); 5 spring onions (diced); 15 chopped mint leaves (about 1/4 cup); 2 tbs olive oil; 6 tbs lemon juice; 1 garlic clove (minced); 1/2 tsp salt (more to taste)

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This Quinoa Tabbouleh is healthy, quick, simple, and also so easy to make! In addition, it’s vegan, gluten-free, customizable, and perfect for meal-prep!

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This Quinoa Tabbouleh is perfect to enjoy by itself, as a side dish or bring to a gathering because it’s a crowd-pleaser. You can also serve it with homemade falafel to make it into a great Mediterranean meal.

I love meal-prepping quinoa because you can use it for so many dishes like buddha bowls, burritos, or burrito bowls. Also, if you want to change up the flavors, try my cilantro-lime quinoa or Mediterranean quinoa salad recipe!

Before we jump into the recipe, let’s talk about how you can customize it and learn some tips.

What is Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is a bulgur salad using fresh herbs like parsley and also mint. It’s a healthy salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, and a simple dressing. To keep this recipe gluten-free, we will be using quinoa instead of bulgur.

How to make Quinoa Tabbouleh

Ingredients

Quinoa

To keep this salad gluten-free and healthy, I use quinoa but you can sub it for another grain if you like. You can try bulgur (more traditional), farro, brown rice, couscous millet, and also cauliflower rice!

Cucumber

I find that Persian cucumbers taste the best so I recommend it if you can find it. You can also use English cucumbers or other variety if you like.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes give that juicy flavor to this healthy salad and also make it so fresh tasting. You can use any kind you like such as roma, grape, or heirloom.

Parsley

Fresh parsley is the main ingredient for this salad so that’s why it’s very green. You can use curly or flat parsley but make sure to chop it very small.

Green Onions (Scallions) and Mint

Green onions have a milder taste so it’s perfect for this salad. Also, adding chopped mint leaves gives even more fresh flavor so I recommend not skipping it.

Dressing for Vegan Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

The dressing could not be simpler so you just need to mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. You can also use this simple dressing for other salads.

How to make it

This recipe is very easy to make so it will become your go-to lunch or dinner!

First, you will need to cook the quinoa either according to package directions or simply cooking it for 15 to 20 minutes.
While it is cooking, you can chop up all the veggies and herbs into small pieces and then make the dressing.
Now, you can add the quinoa and all the veggies into a large mixing bowl.

Last, add the dressing to the bowl and mix well. That’s it!

Tips & Variations

You can add garbanzo beans to make it a filling meal.
Try adding vegan feta cheese!
Add leafy greens such as kale or spinach.
Always adjust to taste, add more salt if needed!

What is tabbouleh served with

You can really choose to serve this with so many Mediterranean dishes and sauces but here are some suggestions:

Serve it with homemade falafel.
Add delicious Mediterranean sauces like hummus, tahini, and tzatziki.
Make it a meal by pairing it with red lentil soup.

How long does quinoa tabbouleh last in the fridge

You can store this salad covered in the fridge for 2 days in an air-tight container. You should also store the salad dressing separately so your salad doesn’t get soggy.

This healthy recipe comes together so fast and it is very easy and versatile. It is also :

Vegan &Gluten-free
Simple & Filling
Flavorful & Fresh
Healthy
Also so delicious!

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So, did you make this? I’d love for you to leave a comment and rate the recipe. You can also share your photo of the recipe on Pinterest and tag me on Instagram using @avocadocentric or #avocadocentric! xo, Selin

Quinoa Tabbouleh (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Author: avocadocentric
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Salad
Method: Cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegan