Vegetarian Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Steps

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water
2. In a pot, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed
4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool
5. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley
6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
7. Add cooled quinoa to the vegetable mix; pour dressing over
8. Toss gently to combine all ingredients
9. Serve chilled or at room temperature