QUINOA TABOULI SALAD

 QUINOA TABOULI SALAD 

 

 

 

Ingredients 

2 cups quinoa 

4 cups boiling water 

2 cups flat leaf (Italian) parsley chopped 

6 medium/large tomatoes, chopped  

2 cucumbers peeled and diced 

½ cup olive oil 

1 cup lemon juice 

Salt to taste 

 

 

Directions 

 

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.  In a large bowl, pour boiling water over the quinoa.  Let stand for one hour, until quinoa is softened and almost all the water is absorbed. (Follow quinoa directions on the label to avoid any problems.) 

 

 

 

Drain excess water from softened quinoa.  Add the chopped veggies and mix well.   

 

 

 

Whisk lemon juice and salt into the olive oil and pour over the bulgur mixture.   

 

 

 

Chill at least 2 hours to let flavors develop.  Garnish with sprigs of flat leaf parsley and fresh lemon wedges.  Can also serve with plain yogurt spiked with fresh, mashed garlic and a little salt.  Serve chilled or at room temperature.