First thing you need to do is cook the quinoa. Rinse quinoa and transfer into a medium pot. Add water, salt, and bring to a boil. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat, and cook on medium-low until water is absorbed (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 more minutes. Then uncover and set aside to cool. (1 cup of raw quinoa makes about 3 cups cooked quinoa).
1 cup raw quinoa, 2 cups water, 1 pinch salt
Add all of the chopped ingredients to quinoa.
1 large cucumber,, 2 carrots,, 3 bell peppers,, 1 hot pepper,, 3-4 green onions,, ½ cup walnuts,, ⅓ cup parsley,, 8-10 fresh mint leaves,
To make a salad dressing, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 pinch salt, 2 Tbsp lemon juice
Add the dressing to the salad and mix.