Quinoa and Smoked Tofu Salad

• 2 cups water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
• 1 cup quinoa rinsed well
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
• 2 cloves garlic small, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 8 ounces tofu baked smoked, 1 package, diced
• 1 each sweet yellow bell peppers small, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 cup cucumbers diced
• 1/2 cup parsley leaves freshly chopped
• 1/2 cup mint leaves freshly chopped

1. Bring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add quinoa and return to a boil.
3. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Spread the quinoa on a baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl.
6. Add the cooled quinoa, tofu, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and mint; toss well to combine.

water, salt, quinoa, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, sweet yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint leaves freshly chopped

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/quinoa-smoked-tofu-salad-49833 (may not work)