Quinoa Salad

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Ingredients — preview

• 1 1/2 cups quinoa If using regular (not pre-washed) quinoa, rinse well and dry
• 2 tablespoons butter cut into 2 pieces
• 1 small onion chopped fine
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 2 each seedless cucumber peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 small red onion cut into 1/4-inch dice

Preparation — preview

1. Toast quinoa in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until quinoa is very fragrant and makes continuous popping sound, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Transfer quinoa to bowl and set aside.
3. Return now-empty pan to medium-low heat and melt butter.
4. Add onion and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened and light golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Increase heat to medium-high, stir in water and quinoa, and bring to simmer.