Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed well
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large English hothouse cucumber (diced radish works too)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved (or try 2 carrots grated)
  • 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Ready In 75 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Prepare quinoa according to the package instructions.
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Step 2

  • Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Length: 5 minutes

Step 3

  • Whisk lemon juice and minced garlic in a small bowl.Gradually stir in olive oil.
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Step 4

  • Add cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, ginger, and scallions to bowl with quinoa; toss to coat.Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Step 5

  • Drizzle dressing over the salad and fold in to incorporate.Allow to sit and marinate for at least 1 hour before serving.Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
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  • Length: 60 minutes