Quinoa tabbouleh salad

Ingredients: (4 servings)

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup tomato, diced
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Bring the water and quinoa to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has all been absorbed, about 17-20 minutes and let cool.
  2. Mix the quinoa, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mind and green onion.
  3. Mix the lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper and toss with salad.