Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Quinoa Tabbouleh

1 1/2 cups Uncooked Quinoa
1 1/2 cups Diced Cucumber
1 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
6 cloves Garlic
1 Cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes

1/2 cup Chopped Green Onion
1/3 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to Taste

1. Soak Quinoa overnight and rinse to remove the bitter Saponins (Natural pesticides) Cook the Quinoa as directed and let cool.
2. Place the cooked and cooled Quinoa in a large bowl. Add Cucumber, Parsley, Tomatoes, and Onions and mix. 
3. In a separate bowl mix Chopped Garlic, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil and Salt and Pepper to taste. Drizzle over salad and mix.
4. Cover and let chill for at least 1 hour, but the longer the better to develop flavor.

​Makes 8 servings