tabbouleh - quinoa

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Ingredients

1 cup dry quinoa, cooked
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 Tbsp olive or flax oil (optional)
1 clove garlic, pressed
pinch salt (optional)
1 cucumber, diced
2 tomato, diced
2 cup parsley, chopped
4 Tbsp roasted sunflower seeds (optional)

Quinoa Tabouli Salad Directions

Cook the quinoa in 2 cups water, bringing it to a boil then turn down to low to simmer for 15 minutes. I always turn the heat off after the quinoa has completely absorbed the water and let it stand covered for another 15 minutes. It fluffs up really nice.

Put the zest and juice of the lemon in a large salad bowl, then stir in the garlic and a pinch of salt. You can add a bit of olive, but it's not necessary.

Put the chopped vegetables and parsley into the bowl, and toss them with the quinoa, lemon and olive oil..

Serve topped with the toasted sunflower seeds. I hope you enjoy this quinoa tabouli salad . For an interesting flavor, serve with sliced avocados and fresh mint.