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Tabbouleh Pasta Salad

Tabbouleh Pasta Salad. Parsley, tomatoes, fusilli pasta dressed with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon. Fresh Summer Salad. Vegan Soy-free…

  • Ready 25 minutes
  • Serves 2
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 15 minutes
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Tabbouleh Pasta Salad

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Tabbouleh or Tabouli  is a middle eastern salad made with tomatoes, onion, chopped parsley, mint, bulgur (or couscous)  olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. It is generally available in similar forms in middle eastern restaurants as a side or a part of the mezze.

This past week has been very hot in here in the PNW and I have been craving cold things to eat. I made this salad the other day with whole grain fussilli with the rest of the ingredients as a tabbouleh. Cook the pasta. Chop all the veggies and parley. Toss well with freshly sqeezed lemon juice, fresh extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Let chill for a few minutes and serve this hearty Summery Tabbouleh Pasta Salad.

Tabbouleh Pasta Salad. Parsley, tomatoes, fusilli pasta dressed with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon. Fresh Summer Salad. Vegan Soy-free Recipe. Can be made gluten-free with gf pasta. | VeganRicha.com

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Tabbouleh Pasta Salad. Parsley, tomatoes, fusilli pasta dressed with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon. Fresh Summer Salad. Vegan Soy-free Recipe. Can be made gluten-free with gf pasta. | VeganRicha.com
Tabbouleh Pasta Salad. Parsley, tomatoes, fusilli pasta dressed with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon. Fresh Summer Salad. Vegan Soy-free Recipe. Can be made gluten-free with gf pasta. | VeganRicha.com

Recipe

Tabbouleh Pasta Salad

Tabbouleh Pasta Salad. Parsley, tomatoes, fusilli pasta dressed with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon. Fresh Summer Salad. Vegan Soy-free Recipe. Can be made gluten-free with gf pasta.

  • Serves 2
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 15 minutes
  • Total 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 oz whole grain fusilli
  • 2 tomatoes (chopped small or 1+ cups of cherry tomatoes, sliced into halfs)
  • 1/2 small red onion (chopped small)
  • 1 cucumber (chopped small)
  • one bunch fresh parsley (finely chopped (1.5 to 2 cups))
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves (finely chopped)
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice or more
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the fusilli according to instructions. Wash in cold water and add to a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Wash the parsley really well. Chop up the tomatoes, onions, parsley and mint and add to the bowl. Toss well.

  3. 3

    Add salt, pepper, lemon and olive oil, toss well. Chill the salad for atleast an hour (the flavors infuse and improve). Taste and adjust salt and lemon. Add a good pinch of cayenne if you desire. Add a clove of garlic minced and mix in.

Notes

nutritional information based on one serving

Nutrition

  • Calories538 kcal
  • Carbohydrates102 g
  • Protein20 g
  • Fat9 g
  • Saturated Fat1 g
  • Sodium344 mg
  • Potassium1143 mg
  • Fiber5 g
  • Sugar7 g
  • Vitamin A6255 IU
  • Vitamin C115.8 mg
  • Calcium168 mg
  • Iron8.5 mg