Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water
• Bunch of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
• 2 ripe tomatoes, halved, seeded,and finely chopped
• 3 scallions (white and green parts), trimmed and finely chopped
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve. Turn it out into a large microwave-safe bowl and add the water. Cover and microwave on high for 9 minutes. Set aside for 2 minutes and then carefully uncover and fluff with a fork. The quinoa should have a tender snap when you bite it - if it doesn't, cover and microwave for up to 1 minute longer.
2. Stir the parsley, cilantro, mint, tomatoes, and scallions into the quinoa. Whisk the lemon zest and juice with the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make a vinaigrette and pour it over the quinoa. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour for the flavors to combine before serving.