Quinoa Tabbouleh Chicken Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 6 roma tomatoes, diced
• salt & pepper
• 1 cucumber, finely chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 cup mint, chopped
• 2 chicken breasts, grilled & sliced thin

Recipe

• 1 rinse and drain quinoa using mesh strainer. in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the quinoa, broth, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 10-15 minutes, until all broth is absorbed. let cool.
• 2 meanwhile, place diced tomatoes in a colander to drain excess moisture. sprinkle with salt and let drain 10 minutes.
• 3 combine cooled quinoa, drained tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, garlic, remaining lemon juice and olive oil. season with salt & pepper to taste. chill at least 1 hour. stir in chicken, parsley & mint just before serving.