Quick Quinoa Tabouli Vegetable Salad

Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.

While the quinoa is cooling, prepare the veggies. Dice the cucumber, chop the cherry tomatoes in half, finely chop the parsley, mint, and red onion.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, prepared veggies, parsley, and mint. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine everything.

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your quinoa tabouli salad!