"The classic Middle Eastern salad gets an of-the-moment upgrade with the "it" grain, quinoa. (Okay, okay, it's technically a seed.) The tiny nutritional powerhouse is loaded with protein, making this dish both a delicious vegetarian main course and a summer-suitable side...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
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2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 large English hothouse cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/4" pieces