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    Home » Salads and Dressings » Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate

    Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate

    Published: Dec 1, 2015 · Modified: Jan 5, 2020 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 4 Comments

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    This Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate is a healthy gluten-free salad for a fall or winter meal. Pomegranate arils give it a festive touch. It has all the flavour of tabouli without the gluten!

     

    Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate.

    Don't those little pomegranate jewels look like holiday lights?  This Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate seeds will definitely be on the menu this holiday season. I made a pact with myself to avoid refined sugar-laden favourites and I'm determined to keep our diet wholesome and healthy.

    Wait . . . I'm wavering a little here. I'm remembering Nana's Butter Tarts. Really, Christmas without butter tarts? I may have to reconsider that commitment. No butter tart recipe anywhere compares with hers. It's just simply the best.

    But look at this quinoa tabouli salad.  It's festive! It's red and green! It's healthy! And even better, it's absolutely scrumptious.

    This Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate is a healthy gluten-free salad for a fall or winter meal. Pomegranate arils give it a festive touch. It has all the flavour of tabouli without the gluten! |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Traditional tabouli is made with bulgur, a whole wheat grain. It's high in fiber and protein, but being wheat, it contains gluten. Quinoa also has a high protein content, is nutrient rich and is gluten-free. While I often use white quinoa, this time I opted for the more festive colour.

    This gluten-free tabouli salad has all the flavour of traditional tabouli with lots of mint, parsley and lemon. It has the added benefit of a pop from those pretty pomegranate arils. I love how adding pomegranate seeds to salads makes them look so festive, as in this Pomegranate Mandarin Salad with Avocado and Feta and this Kiwi Mandarin Spinach Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing.

    This Red Quinoa Tabouli is a quick and easy side dish

    1. First, cook the quinoa and allow it to cool.
    2. Add onion, parsley and mint.
    3. Next, whisk the dressing ingredients together.
    4. And finally, sprinkle with pomegranate arils and chill!

    This Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate is a healthy gluten-free salad for a fall or winter meal. Pomegranate arils give it a festive touch. It has all the flavour of tabouli without the gluten! |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Letting go of our traditional sugary holiday foods, and choosing healthier options instead just might result in new favourites for your family.  But . . .  butter tarts.

    Festive Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate. A twist on traditional tabouli, this recipe uses red quinoa instead. A healthy salad flavoured with lemon.

    Festive Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate

    This Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate has all the flavour of traditional tabouli but is gluten-free.
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Middle Eastern
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 359kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup red quinoa, rinsed
    • 2 cups water
    • ½ cup red onion, finely diced
    • 2 cups loosely packed flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
    • ½ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
    • ½ cup pomegranate arils
    • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

    Instructions

    • Rinse the quinoa, combine it with water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Spread out on a baking sheet to cool completely.
    • Chop onion, parsley and mint. Combine with cooled quinoa in a large bowl.
    • Whisk oil, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper together and toss the salad.
    • Top with pomegranate arils and serve or chill until serving time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2765IU | Vitamin C: 51.6mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4.2mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Festive Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 359 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Sodium 610mg27%
    Potassium 526mg15%
    Carbohydrates 36g12%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 2765IU55%
    Vitamin C 51.6mg63%
    Calcium 83mg8%
    Iron 4.2mg23%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

    Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate. Gluten-free and vegan. All the flavour (and more) of traditional tabouli without the gluten!
     Red Quinoa Tabouli with Pomegranate |www.flavourandsavour.com

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    Comments

    1. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health

      December 02, 2015 at 10:31 am

      I love how festive this is with the red and green colors! Perfect for the holidays! 🙂

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 02, 2015 at 1:59 pm

        Thanks, Sarah. We discovered it's even better the second day!

        Reply
    2. Barb Leisinger

      December 02, 2015 at 4:13 am

      I am also trying to avoid refined sugar treats this holiday season, but, yes, there are certain family favourites......
      I love your blog and have made many of your recipes. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 02, 2015 at 6:56 am

        Hi Barb,
        Thanks so much! Comments like yours make my day!

        Reply

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