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Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup diced english cucumber
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped, pitted Kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Prepare quinoa in saucepan according to package directions.  Bring water to boil, add quinoa.  Stir.  Cover with lid and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender.  Let cool before combining with other salad ingredients.
  • Place cooled quinoa and all other ingredients in large mixing bowl.  Gently toss and taste for seasoning.  Add additional salt, oil and/or herbs to your liking.
  • Best served slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • This salad is very flexible in terms of amounts.  
  • Feel free to increase or decrease the amount of everything to your liking.
  • If you like olives...add more.
  • If you like fresh herbs...add more.
  • If you like lots of feta cheese...add more
You get the idea.
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