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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.
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Diet Low Calorie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 162kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

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