Healthy Tabbouleh Salad with Quinoa and Fresh Herbs

• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

1. Rinse quinoa under cold running water to remove its bitter coating.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water or vegetable broth, and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and all the liquid is absorbed.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the quinoa cool to room temperature. Alternatively, spread it on a baking sheet to cool faster.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with finely chopped parsley and mint.
6. Add the diced tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the quinoa and herbs.
7. Pour the fresh lemon juice and olive oil over the salad.
8. Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Toss the salad gently to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
10. Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes for the flavors to meld together.
11. Serve the Healthy Tabbouleh Salad with Quinoa and Fresh Herbs chilled or at room temperature.