Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad with Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Fresh Parsley
• 0.5 cup Fresh Mint
• 0.25 medium Red Onion
• 0.25 cup Olive Oil
• 0.25 cup Lemon Juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. 2Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
3. 3Dice tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, and red onion.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. 5Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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