Name: Tabbouleh Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
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

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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. Pin this Recipe.

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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.

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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 Recipe. Can be made gluten-free with gf pasta.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Servings: 2

Calories: 538kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

6 to 8 oz (170 to 225 g) whole grain fusilli
2 (2) tomatoes chopped small or 1+ cups of cherry tomatoes, sliced into halfs
1/2 (0.5) 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 (61 ml) lemon juice or more
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Cook the fusilli according to instructions. Wash in cold water and add to a large bowl.
Wash the parsley really well. Chop up the tomatoes, onions, parsley and mint and add to the bowl. Toss well.
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

Nutrition Facts

Tabbouleh Pasta Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 538 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 344mg15%

Potassium 1143mg33%

Carbohydrates 102g34%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 20g40%

Vitamin A 6255IU125%

Vitamin C 115.8mg140%

Calcium 168mg17%

Iron 8.5mg47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.