Pistachio and Quinoa Tabbouli Gluten Free
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Pistachio and Quinoa Tabbouli, a naturally gluten-free twist on the Middle Eastern classic. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, toasted pistachios, and a refreshing medley of parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber, this recipe offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. A zesty lemon-garlic dressing ties it all together, providing a bright and tangy finish. Perfect as a healthy main or a colorful side dish, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes. Whether served fresh or chilled, it’s a wholesome, plant-based dish that’s guaranteed to impress.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 0.5 cup Pistachios (unsalted, shelled)
- 1 cup Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced, about 1 medium cucumber)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve to remove its natural bitterness.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
Step 3
Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and set it aside to cool to room temperature.
Step 4
While the quinoa cools, prepare the other ingredients. Chop the parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber, and set them aside.
Step 5
Toast the pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and roughly chop them.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and pistachios.
Step 7
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine. Ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, if needed.
Step 10
Serve immediately as a fresh salad or chilled as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1616.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1485.0 |
| Total Fat 83.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2569.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 150.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.9g | |
| Protein 51.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 961.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 38.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4335.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories