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Lemon Quinoa Tabbouleh: Refresh Your Salad Game Today!

Lemon Quinoa Tabbouleh

A refreshing and nutritious twist on traditional tabbouleh, made with quinoa and a zesty lemon dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup mint, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
  5. In a large bowl, combine parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  6. Add the cooled quinoa to the vegetable mixture.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  8. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your taste preference.

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