Quinoa Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 bunch flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• juice of 2 lemons
• 1 3/4 cups diced seedless cucumber
• 2 vine ripe tomatoes, diced