Tabouli

Tabouli is a middle eastern salad.


Ingredients


2 cups quinoa, cooked                                     
1/2 tsp basil 
1 cup chopped parsley                                    
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped scallions                                 
1/4 cup olive oil
2 TBL fresh mint or 1 TBL dried mint                    
salt and pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, pressed                                      
lettuce leaves, whole
1/4 cup olives, sliced   


Directions


Place all ingredients except lettuce and olives in a mixing bowl and toss together lightly. Chill for 1 hour or more to allow flavors to blend. Wash and dry lettuce leaves and use them to line a salad bowl. Add tabooli and garnish with olives