"Nature's Perfect Food"

I know I have been going a bit quinoa crazy on this blog as of late, and I'm starting to feel a little  like one of those people who is always trying to convince you that you should try a food they like because IT REALLY IS NATURE'S PERFECT FOOD. Ha. So since I'm no proselytizer, I'll just say YUMMM, THIS SALAD IS SO GOOD!
It's also quick and easy to make, and I threw it together using stuff I had on hand:

Lemony Quinoa Salad with Kale and Parsley
1 1/2 cups quinoa
2 3/4 cups water
2 lemons
fresh pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/3 cup olive oil
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 bunch Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 bunch Italian kale, chopped
1/2 cup toasted nuts, chopped
feta for sprinkling on top (optional)

Add quinoa and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook quinoa for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. As I've said before, always better to undercook quinoa rather than overcook.
While quinoa is cooking, get the dressing ready:
Zest one lemon into a large bowl. Next add juice of both lemons (should be about 6 Tbs of juice). Add pepper, salt and garlic powder, and stir well with a fork. Slowly add olive oil in a stream and continue to stir until well blended.
When quinoa has finished cooking, pour it into the bowl with the dressing and stir well. Add all other ingredients and stir. Serve with a sprinkling of feta if desired. Makes a nice size serving, so you will have plenty of leftovers. This would probably be really good with some smoked salmon or cannelini beans for extra protein.