Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh mint - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Red onion - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Tomatoes - 2, diced
• Cucumber - 1, diced
• Water - 2 cups
• Quinoa - 1 cup

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
3. Remove the quinoa from the heat and let it cool.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
6. Pour the vinaigrette over the quinoa salad and toss to coat evenly.
7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!