Quinoa Tabbouleh With Feta
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cucumber, unpeeled and diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups feta, crumbled
Directions
- Pour 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa and 1 teaspoon of salt, lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, until the grains are tender. Place in a bowl and immediately add the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
- In a large bowl, combine green onions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add the quinoa and mix well. Fold in the feta and taste for seasonings. Refrigerate and serve cold.
Natalie