This tabbouleh-inspired quinoa salad is a lovely summer dish.
Summer Quinoa Salad
Servings: 2
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- sea salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced – garnish
Cook quinoa in one and a half cups of water in a pot, bringing to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice and parsley. Stir in cooled quinoa.
Top with avocado!
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ~ Henry James
Jennifer lives in Vancouver, BC.
BAM!! Printed and going to make in about an hour… have all the ingredients and offered to bring a two sides to a friends for dinner tonight. Perfect timing!! lol
Happy long weekend, Jennifer
xoxxo
By Diana on 07.01.12 3:09 pm | Permalink
Lovely recipe! Would love some actual sun to enjoy this dish on the patio in…..!
By Koko on 07.03.12 9:33 am | Permalink
This looks soooo good, my kind of meal! I’ve tagged you for a blog award – in fact, it’s two but kinda rolled into one….Anyways, if you’d rather not take part I totally understand but here’s the link anyway:) http://www.peasoupeats.com/2012/07/04/awards-time/
By PeaSoup on 07.04.12 11:54 am | Permalink
I will have to try this salad, all my fav ingredients. Thanks for the recipe.
By Heidemarie on 07.04.12 12:14 pm | Permalink
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