Quinoa Garden Salad

Ingredients

• 1  cupwater
• 1/2  cupquinoa, well rinsed
• 1  cupchopped green, yellow, and/or orange sweet pepper
• 2  tomatoes, chopped
• 1  cupcanned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
• 1/2  cupchopped green onions
• 2  tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
• 2  tablespoonschopped fresh mint
• 2  tablespoonslemon juice
•   Salt
•   Ground black pepper

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the water and quinoa. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sweet pepper, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, green onions, parsley, and mint. Add the cooked quinoa; mix well. Add lemon juice; toss well to mix. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before serving.