Quinoa and Tofu Salad - Tasty and Healthy Salad

Ingredients

1. 1 cup of rinsed quinoa
2. 1 cup of baked smoked tofu cut into cubes
3. 1 yellow bell pepper diced
4. 1 tomato diced
5. 1/2 cucumber diced
6. 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
7. 1 tablespoon of chopped mint leaves
8. 2 cloves of garlic minced
9. 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
10. 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder
11. 1 teaspoon of salt
12. 2 cups of water
13. 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Directions to Prepare

Boil the water in a saucepan and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to it, pour the quinoa and reduce the heat to simmer. Cover the quinoa and cook till the water is absorbed. It will take 15 to 20 minutes approximately. Now, pour the quinoa in a baking tray and spread it evenly so that it cools down. Mix the lemon juice, garlic, remaining salt and pepper in a large bowl and the cooled quinoa to it along with the tofu, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, mint and parsley, toss well and serve.