Quionah Tabuleh Salad

I love a good Tabuleh and since it is so quick to prepare, it serves as a super side especially for the summer. This recipe from Closet Cooking ads cumin to it which gives a smoky flavor.

Quionah Tabuleh Salad adapted from 

Closet Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring the water and quinoa to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has all been absorbed, about 17-20 minutes and let cool.
2. Mix the quinoa, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint and green onion.
3. Mix the lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper and toss with salad.