human
Can you tell me how to cook a quinoa salad?
assistant
To make a quinoa salad, start by bringing 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add 1 cup of quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool before adding any additional ingredients. For your salad, you can include vegetables such as bell peppers, celery, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and other herbs and spices of your choice. You can also add nuts, seeds, beans, or grains like barley, bulgur, or couscous. Finally, toss everything together with some olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!