Toasted Quinoa, Snow Peas, Tomatoes And Mozzarella Salad

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup snow peas, cut diagonally
• 3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped seeded
• 1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1. Toast quinoa in a medium sauce pan, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups of water to the pan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Fluff with a fork and cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine quinoa and peas, mozzarella, onion, cucumber, mint, basil, and tomatoes.
3. Whisk lemon rind, juice, and olive oil in a small bowl.
4. Toss with quinoa mixture to coat.

quinoa, water, snow peas, mozzarella cheese, red onion, cucumber, mint, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, lemon rind, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, hot pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/toasted-quinoa-snow-peas-tomatoes-and-mozzarella-salad-380453 (may not work)