Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa
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2 cups water
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1 -2 medium tomatoes, cut into cubes
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1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into cubes
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1 small green pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (opti)
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1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
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1 cup of fresh mint, Finely Chopped or 1 teaspoon dried mint
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1/3 cup lemon juice
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1/3 cup olive oil
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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pepper
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1 medium onions or 6 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Put the quinoa in a wire strainer and thoroughly rinse with hot water to remove any bitter flavor.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and quinoa to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
- Stir the tomatoes, onion, cucumber and parsley into the quinoa.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt.
- Pour over the quinoa and toss well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.