Quinoa Tabouli Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa (uncooked)
- 4 cups filtered water
- Juice of 2 lemons
- ½ cup of flax oil
- 1 bunch of parsley chopped (flat or curly leaf)
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cucumber (peeled and diced)
- 3-4 roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 bunch fresh mint
Preparation
Cook quinoa in water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand for 15 minutes. (Quinoa can also be cooked in a rice cooker) Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix lemon juice, flax seed oil, and sea salt. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, parsley and mint. Mix well. When quinoa has cooled, add to vegetables and dressing. Mix well. When quinoa has cooled, add to vegetables and dressing. Mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND
Dr Nicole Shortt, BSc, ND is a Naturopathic Physician who is passionate about naturopathic medicine and the choices it gives people in health care.
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