Quinoa Tabbouleh
"In this healthy salad, the quinoa has a creamy, nutty taste with a slight crunch once it is cooked."
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 7 ounces quinoa
- 1 lemon, juice
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 1 cucumber, peeled, deseeded and chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 ounces parsley, chopped
- 2 ounces mint, chopped
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground
directions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer. Drain and place it in a heavy pan. Heat, stirring constantly until the grains separate and begin to brown.
- Add 1 1 /4 pints water and the salt and bring to the boil, stirring. Reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
- Whisk together the lemon juice and 1 tbsp of the oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Place the remaining oil, cucumber, onion, parsley, and mint in a separate, larger bowl. Add the quinoa and the lemon and oil dressing and toss. Sprinkle with the feta cheese and olives. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
