To cook Quinoa:To cook Quinoa: 1. Place quinoa in a pot with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 - 15 minutes until the water dries out completely, about 15 minutes. Remove from the pot and transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
2. To prepare the salad mix all the ingredients except lettuce in a large bowl or pan and allow for the flavors to develop by leaving it refrigerated for 15 minutes up to 2 days.