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Here's a great grain and summer vegetable salad that's even great as a light entree.

Combine water and quinoa in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan, turn the heat to low, and simmer until the water is absorbed, 10 - 12 minutes. Set aside off heat for about 5 minutes, then stir and fluff the quinoa with a fork.

In large bowl, whisk together the walnut oil, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Add corn, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, feta, olives, parsley and quinoa, and stir and toss to coat with the dressing.

Refrigerate until serving. Taste the salad, and season with additional salt, walnut oil and lemon juice and if you wish.

Makes 6 - 8 cups salad, serving 8 – 10 Nutrition information per serving:
200, Fat: 13 g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Protein: 6g, Carbohydrate: 18g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 250 mg, Fiber: 3g.