Tabbouleh Salad

I was given fresh herbs by a friend this week, so a bundle of fresh mint brought me thinking to tabbouleh.  This is my version that was refreshing.

Tabbouleh Salad

-1 cup of quinoa
-the juice and zest of two lemons
-1 cup parsley finely chopped
-1 cup mint finely chopped
-1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
-1 red onion
-3 tomatoes
-salt and lots of pepper

-in a large pot bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then add quinoa and reduce to simmer for 20 minutes.  Chop the tomatoes, the parsley, mint and the onion.  Place a bowl.  Add the cooked quinoa and mix.  Zest the 2 lemons and add the juice.  Then add the tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and oil.  Mix well and add salt and pepper.  I love the pepper in this salad.