Quinoa Tabouli Salad

Quinoa Tabouli Salad

Serves 8

Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1 small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 roma tomatoes
3 green onions
1 sprig fresh mint
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Pepper
Salt

Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat. Add the quinoa. Cover and set aside until cool, about 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, finely chop the parsley, tomatoes, green onions and mint.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables and herbs. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Mix well. Toss with the quinoa and serve.

Note:
Tabouli is a Lebanese parsley salad traditionally made with bulgur; this version uses quinoa. Adjust the herbs to taste.