Quinoa Mediterraneana

Ingredients

• 2 cups quinoa
• 4 cups water, plus 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup sliced marinated artichoke hearts
• 1/4 cup sliced pitted Kalamata olives
• 1/2 bunch fresh spinach, cleaned and cut into chiffonade
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Greek dressing, recipe follows
• Handful toasted pine nuts
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat feta
• 1 tablespoon lemon freshly grated zest
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon dried fresh basil
• Sea salt and black pepper