QUINOA AND VEGETABLE TABOULI SALAD

Quinoa and Vegetable Tabouli Salad image

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Grains

Time 35m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups water
1 tea bag mint tea
1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 cups cucumbers, peeled, deseeded, and diced
2 cups tomatoes, deseeded, and diced
1 1/2 cups green peppers, destemmed, deseeded, and diced
3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup radish, quartered lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
1/3 cup black olives, sliced
1/3 cup freshly chopped parsley
1/4 cup freshly chopped mint

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and tea bag to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain off any of the remaining water from the quinoa and discard the tea bag. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a bowl and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Italian herb blend, salt, garlic powder, lemon pepper, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the cooled quinoa and toss gently to combine.
Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed.
Cover and chill for 30-60 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Enjoy!