Summer quinoa salad

Ingredients

• 200 grams quinoa
• 400 ml water
• 1 cucumber
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 red onion
•  Handful of fresh mint
•  Handful of fresh parsley
•  Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
•  Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under running water. This removes the bitter taste.
2. 2 Put the quinoa in a pan with the water and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Let it cool down.
3. 3 Meanwhile, cut the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into small pieces.
4. 4 Finely chop the mint and parsley.
5. 5 In a large bowl, mix the cooled quinoa with the vegetables and herbs.
6. 6 Add the lemon juice and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and voilà, your salad is ready! You got this!