Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  cups          quinoa
   3      cups          water
   1                    green bell pepper -- chopped
   1                    red bell pepper -- chopped
     1/4  cup           scallion -- chopped
     1/4  cup           red onion -- chopped
     1/4  cup           dill -- cilantro, or
                        -- parsley finely
                        -- chopped
   1      recipe        savory salad dressing or
                        -- honey-vinegar dressing
                        freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation:

Rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove its slightly bitter coat. Place the quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Combine the chopped vegetables in a bowl, including the fresh chopped herb of your choice. Mix well. Add the cooked quinoa. Toss gently and add dressing of your choice. Mix well. Add the cooked quinoa. Toss gently and add dressing of your choice. Toss again and add pepper to taste. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.