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Vegan Vegetarian Colorful Red Quinoa Not So Tabbouleh Salad — Middle Eastern recipe

Middle Eastern · Side dish

Colorful Red Quinoa Not So Tabbouleh Salad

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Ingredients

  • quinoa1 cup
  • water1.5 cups
  • salt1 teaspoon
  • avocado0.5
  • tomato0.5
  • radishes5
  • green onions5
  • parsley0.5 cup
  • bell pepper0.5 cup
  • cucumber0.5 cup
  • cayenne pepper1 teaspoon
  • turmeric1 teaspoon
  • cumin0.5 teaspoon
  • red wine vinegar3.5 tablespoons
  • extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash the 1 cup of quinoa in a colander for several seconds.

  2. 2

    Add quinoa, water and salt to a small pot and boil for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    You will know it is cooked when it becomes soft and you see little white antennas pop from the grain.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, wash all your veggies well and chop and dice them accordingly.

  5. 5

    Add all the veggies to a medium glass bowl and toss.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl mix the red wine vinegar, olive oil and all the spices and blend well.

  7. 7

    Add the vinagrette to the salad and enjoy.

  8. 8

    Will keep for 1 day, but best eaten the same day.

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 4)

283calories
8gProtein
34gCarbs
14gFat
Saturated Fat2g
Fiber6g
Sugar1g
Sodium602mg
Cholesterol0mg

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.