Black Bean Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Tabbouleh salad made with cucumbers, black beans, and quinoa. Then tossed in with a lemon oil dressing, salt, and pepper dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 8
- 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups Water
- 1 small English Cucumber small chopped
- 1 can 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
- 3-4 Green Onions chopped
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 2 Cups Cherry or Grape Tomatoes chopped, 1 pint
- 1 tsp. Salt divided
- 1/2 tsp. Pepper
- A bunch of fresh parsley finely chopped
Thoroughly rinse the quinoa under cold running water.
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat, add quinoa, water, and 1/2 tsp salt.
Cover and bring to a boil; Once the quinoa starts to bubble reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
Meanwhile, chop the veggies and set aside in a large bowl together with the rinsed beans.
Once the quinoa has finished cooking, remove from the heat, and fluff with a fork.
Let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to cool, add it to the bowl with the veggies.
Next whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl. Pour the dressing and give a good stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
Refrigerate for an hour before servings, to allow all the flavors to meld.
Substitutes:
- Cucumber is optional. If you don't have any you may skip.
- Lime can be used in place of lemon
- Avocado Oil in place of Olive oil
- Minced cauliflower in place of quinoa for a low-carb option.
Storage:
Place leftovers in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve cold when ready to eat. Do not freeze.
Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg