Toasted Quinoa, Snow Peas, Tomatoes And Mozzarella Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa and peas, mozzarella, onion, cucumber, mint, basil, and tomatoes.
Whisk lemon rind, juice, and olive oil in a small bowl.
Toss with quinoa mixture to coat.