Average Rating  ? No. of Servings   6 Approximate Cost   $27.93 Comments:   Ingredients: 1.00 c   quinoa   0.50 tsp   salt   2.00 tbsp   lemon juice   2.00 tsp   garlic (crushed)   0.50 c   olive oil   1.00   cucumber (ea)   1.00 pk   cherry tomato   0.67 c   fresh parsley   0.50 c   mint (fresh bunch)   2.00   green onion (single)

Directions: Step 1 Rinse and cook quinoa Cook in rice cooker or on stovetop. Rice cooker: 1:2 quinoa to water ratio. 1/2 tsp of salt per cup of quinoa. Cook quinoa as you would rice. Fluff with fork when finished cooking. Stovetop: 1:1.25 quinoa to water ratio. 1/2 tsp of salt per cup of quinoa Bring quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool. Step 2 Whisk lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Step 3 In a large bowl; mix in 1/4 cup dressing and quinoa. Cover and chill mixed quinoa bowl. Chill dressing. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Step 4 Dice cucumber, halve or quarter cherry tomatoes, chop herbs and chop green onions. Add to bowl with quinoa; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle remaining dressing over.