Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup scallions, thinly sliced, green & white parts
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup feta crumbled

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, add 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa and 1/2 teaspoon salt, cover and lower heat to simmer. Cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Drain extra water if needed.
2. First add lemon juice and olive oil to the quinoa and toss.
3. Combine the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, and tomatoes together. Then add the quinoa and toss. Fold in the feta and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition per serving: 210 calories, 22 g carbohydrates, 15 mg cholesterol, 12 g fat, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein, 340 mg sodium, 3 g sugar.

Recipe from: foodnetwork.com