Fresh Quinoa salad

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 1 cup  Quinoa cooked with water.

{Using a fine sieve , rinse and drain the Quinoa. In a medium saucepan bring 11/2 cups of water to boil.

Add Quinoa , stir and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Cool and fluff with fork.}

In a large bowl you combine the cooked Quinoa and the following.

1 small red pepper diced.

3 greens onions sliced.

1 cup cucumber diced

11/2 cups grape tomatoes halved

1/4 cup chopped parsley.

Dressing:

3-4 Tbsp. olive oil

2 Tbsp. vinegar

1 garlic clove minced

salt and pepper to taste

A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Pour dressing over Quinoa and vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly.ENJOY!!!