Human: Can you tell me how to cook a quinoa salad? Assistant: 
To make a quinoa salad, start by boiling 1 cup of water in a pot. Once the water is boiling, add 1/2 cup of quinoa and reduce heat to low. Allow the quinoa to simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed. Fluff up the quinoa with a fork and allow it to cool. Next, prepare your other ingredients such as vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, and dressing. Once everything is prepped, toss it all together with the cooled quinoa. Finally, top off your quinoa salad with some additional seasonings if desired. Enjoy!