Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2 tablespoons fresh  parsley, plus
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup mint leaf, chopped
• red leaf lettuce, torn

Directions

1. 1

   Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa; cover, reduce heat to low and until for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat; transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool.

2. 2

   In a jar or bowl whisk together dressing ingredients (olive oil - garlic, using the 2 tablespoons parsley), season with salt and pepper if desired. Set aside.

3. 3

   Add cumcumber, tomato, mint and the remaining 1/2 cup parsley. Toss.

4. 4

   Place lettuce in a large salad bowl, add salad ingredients and dressing and toss.