Quinoa Garden Salad

Ingredients

• 1  cup water
• 1/2  cup quinoa, well rinsed
• 1  cup chopped green, yellow, and/or orange sweet pepper
• 2  tomatoes, chopped
• 1  cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
• 1/2  cup chopped green onions
• 2  tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2  tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 2  tablespoons lemon 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.