1 Rinse quinoa and drain. In saucepan, bring water to a boil, add quinoa and pinch salt, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Allow to cool in large bowl. Mix in the onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint, and 4 sliced green onions. 2 Place the lime juice, honey, serrano, and 1/2 cup chopped green onion in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. If the mixture appears too thick, blend in a few tablespoons of cold water, and season with salt and pepper, to ta3 Transfer the salad to a platter and drizzle with the green onion vinaigrette.