Tomato, Basil and Garlic Salad

Simple quick we have home grown tomatoes and sweet basil.


3/4 quinoa grain,rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups water
250g red cherry tomatoes
250g yellow or grape tomatoes
3/4 - 1 cup torn basil leaves
1-2 cloves garlic, very finely grated
1 1/2 Tbspn balsamic vinegar
3 Tbspn olive oil
Salt and fresh ground pepper

Place the quinoa in aa small saucepan with the water, bing to the boil,the reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and cool completely. Cut the tomatoes in half place into a large salad bowl with the basil,garlic and cooled quinoa.
Whisk the vinegar with the olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the salad and toss well.