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Ina Garten's Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta

Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta

This is my new go-to summer salad to bring to a BBQ! It’s simple to make, full of flavor and pairs well with almost anything! They  key is to dress it while the quinoa is still warm so it will absorb all the lemon, olive oil and other ingredients. It can be served warm, cold or at room temperature. A great option for any family dinner or friendly gathering!

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Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup Olio Santo Olive Oil
1 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (5 scallions)
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (2 bunches)
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded and medium-diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem
2 cups medium-diced feta (8 ounces)

 

Directions

Pour 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa and 1 teaspoon of salt, lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, until the grains are tender and open (they'll have little curly tails). Drain, place in a bowl and immediately add the lemon juice, olive oil and 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.

Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta

In a large bowl, combine the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Add the quinoa and mix well. Carefully fold in the feta and taste for seasonings. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.

Cook’s Note
Make-Ahead Plan: Prepare the salad without the feta, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Fold in the feta and serve.

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Comments on this post (1)

  • Jan 09, 2022

    These recipes sound and look great but they must be for the Floridians, Arizonans, and others who live in the warmer parts of our country. Right now in Chagrin Falls, OH, it’s in the 30s. I’ll have to put the iced tea recipe on ice for a few months;) 🥰

    — Molly

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