Ingredient:

• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 3 cups chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup chopped English cucumber
• 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 8 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper