Quinoa Salad

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

1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
2. Add quinoa; cover, reduce heat to low and until for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat; transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
4. In a jar or bowl whisk together dressing ingredients (olive oil - garlic, using the 2 tablespoons parsley), season with salt and pepper if desired.
5. Set aside.
6. Add cumcumber, tomato, mint and the remaining 1/2 cup parsley.
7. Toss.
8. Place lettuce in a large salad bowl, add salad ingredients and dressing and toss.

olive oil, lemon, fresh parsley, fresh parsley, garlic, water, quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, mint leaf, red leaf lettuce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/quinoa-salad-285830 (may not work)