Description
Peach Quinoa Tabbouleh is a refreshing twist on a classic Mediterranean dish, combining sweet, juicy peaches with fluffy quinoa, crisp cucumber, and loads of fresh herbs. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect as a side or a standalone meal for warm-weather gatherings or weekday lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- Juice of 3 lemons – for a bright, tangy dressing
- 2 tsp honey – adds subtle sweetness
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil – for richness and smooth texture
- 4 cups cooked quinoa – cooled before mixing
- 3 large peaches – pitted and diced
- 1 English cucumber – diced
- 1½ cups fresh parsley – chopped
- 1 cup fresh mint – chopped
Optional Add-Ons:
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Sliced radishes
- Chopped bell peppers
- Cherry tomatoes
- Almonds or walnuts (chopped)
Substitutions: Use agave or maple syrup instead of honey. Canned peaches (drained) can replace fresh peaches. High-quality dried herb blends may be used in a pinch.
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. While whisking, slowly drizzle in olive oil until emulsified and slightly thickened.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add cooked and cooled quinoa, diced peaches, cucumber, chopped parsley, and mint to the bowl. Stir gently to combine.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed—add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
- Serve: Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. For the best flavor, let it chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chilling: Letting the salad chill helps meld the flavors together beautifully.
- Serving Idea: Great as a side with grilled meats, or serve with pita and hummus for a light vegetarian meal.
- Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for quinoa)
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-cook (post-quinoa), Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach quinoa tabbouleh, quinoa salad, summer salad, mint parsley salad, healthy side dish, fruit salad, Mediterranean salad