Lunch: Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
3/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs, stems removed
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 English cucumber, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely.
Place parsley, mint, onion and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add tomatoes and cucumber; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add tomato mixture to quinoa.
In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil and seasonings until blended; drizzle over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until serving.

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