Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8

Quinoa is a grain native to South America. It's considered a superfood because it contains more protein than all other grains. Quinoa has a pleasant, herbaceous, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, feta, and mint in this tabbouleh. It's also a great gluten-free alternative to the traditional bulgur used in tabbouleh. This salad can be made ahead of time. Letting it sit at room temperature for a few hours allows the vinaigrette to infuse better, enhancing its flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup thinly sliced ​​green onions (5 green onions)
• 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (2 bunches)
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 greenhouse cucumber with peel (remove seeds), cut into medium cubes
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups feta, cut into medium cubes (220 g)

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa and 1 teaspoon of salt, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and the stems have formed.
Step 2
• Drain the quinoa, transfer it to a bowl and immediately add the lemon juice, olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Step 3
• In a large bowl, combine the green onions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 1-2 teaspoons salt*, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Add the quinoa and mix well. Gently fold in the feta and taste.
Step 4
• Serve the salad at room temperature or refrigerate to serve cold.
  
  Culinary adviceIf you're making the salad ahead of time, skip the feta cheese. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Stir in the feta cheese just before serving.

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