How to Make Quinoa Tabbouleh

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Bulgur wheat is more traditional and less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar offers a tangy flavor at a lower cost.

mint

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Dried mint is often more accessible.

Start with 1 cup of cooked quinoa that has been cooled.

Chop 1 cucumber and 3 tomatoes.

Grate 2 carrots.

Chop 1 cup of fresh parsley.

Chop 1/2 cup of green onions (scallions).

In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chopped cucumber, tomatoes, grated carrots, parsley, and green onions.

Toss the ingredients together.

Drizzle with 1/4 cup of olive oil and toss again to coat evenly.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of crunchy salt and mix well.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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