Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

Name: Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Prep time: 16 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 170 g uncooked quinoa (1 cup); 480 ml water (2 cups); 350 g cooked chicken breast, diced (2 1/2 cups); 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved (1 cup); 150 g English cucumber, diced (1 cup); 60 g fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (1 cup); 15 g fresh mint, finely chopped (1/2 cup); 30 ml extra virgin olive oil (2 tbsp); 45 ml fresh lemon juice (3 tbsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 2 g black pepper (1/4 tsp)

Prep: 16min4 servingsEasy385 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad packed with 34g of protein per serving and just 385 calories. This easy recipe is ready in 16 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

4 cups mixed greens
300g grilled protein
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup nuts or seeds
2 tbsp dressing of choice
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Mix all components together until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 385 kcal

Protein: 34.3g

Fat: 12.7g

Carbs: 32.7g

Fiber: 4.6g

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