MedlinePlus: Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 3 large celery stalks, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 3 Tablespoons minced parsley
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder