So I know what you are thinking … another quinoa tabbouleh recipe. But I like to keep track of my successful recipes, and this tasted delicious. Even my dad, who’s super picky and prefers unhealthy options dug into this one.
I used quinoa because I had some cooked and ready to go in the fridge, but if you want to keep this paleo you can use cauliflower rice or raw hemp seeds. Quinoa has no flavor so it’s a great choice for picky eaters. Hemp seeds have their own flavor and some picky eaters won’t appreciate it in their salad. Quinoa itself is technically a seed that is used and prepared similar to a grain, which makes them gluten-free and very nutritious. Check out this article about Quinoa by Well-Being Secrets for more information about quinoa.
You can always omit quinoa, cauliflower rice, or hemp seeds altogether. If it doesn’t work with your diet, just omit it. I promise you this salad will still taste delicious.
- 2 bunches of parsley
- juice of 1+ lemon
- ½ cup drizzled olive oil
- ½ cup of quinoa
- 1 cup of grape tomatoes halved
- ½ cup of white onions finely chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Chop parsley. I chop the leaf part with the stems on, then leave the stem part without leaves. It's the easiest, and I don't mind a few stems.
- Halve tomatoes, then finely chop onions. Then mix in pre-cooked quinoa (or raw hemp seeds).
- Juice one lemon and drizzle over salad. Add more if desired.
- Drizzle olive oil over salad, add more if desired. Sprinkle with a little sea salt, and toss salad to mix together.
great healthy salad!
Thanks!