Quinoa Greek Salad

Quinoa Greek Salad
 Serves 4

1 cup quinoa
1 1⁄4 cups water
3 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped mint
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
1 small cucumber, diced
1 tomato, chopped
1⁄2 cup pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olives
1⁄4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Rinse quinoa well under cold water. Bring 1 1⁄4 cup water to a boil. Add quinoa, cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. In a large bowl combine cooked quinoa with remaining ingredients. Toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.