Ingredients

serves 4

　　1 cup quinoa, rinsed

　　1 cup water

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

　　1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

　　1/2 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise

　　3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

　　1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

　　

Step 1

Combine quinoa and the water in a medium saucepan; add salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and has absorbed all liquid, 11 to 13 minutes. (The germ ring should be visible along the outer edge of the grain.) Transfer to a medium bowl, and cool to room temperature.

　　

Step 2

Add vinegar, oil, cucumber, scallions, and parsley; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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