How to Make Quinoa Tabbouleh | Salad Recipes | Allrecipes.com

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Bulgur wheat is more affordable and has a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and works well in dressings.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

White onion is cheaper and provides a similar crunch.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a pot over high heat.

Add a pinch of salt and 1 cup of quinoa to the boiling water.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for 15 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat, fluff quinoa with a fork, and allow it to cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest.

To the vinaigrette, add 3 diced tomatoes or 2 cups of halved grape tomatoes, 1 diced English cucumber, 2 bunches of chopped green onion, and 2 grated carrots.

Toss the vegetables to coat with the vinaigrette.

Add 1 cup of fresh parsley, chopped, and 2 tablespoons of torn fresh mint leaves to the bowl.

Once the quinoa has cooled, add it to the vegetables and herbs.

Season the salad to taste with salt, ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin.

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