Caffe Niche's Quinoa Salad

1 cup quinoa, rinsed well

2 cups water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

½ cup roasted tomatoes, roughly chopped

2/3 cup caramelized onions, roughly chopped

2 cups very loosely packed arugula

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

1 Tablespoon sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

Add quinoa and water to a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower temperate, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium to medium high heat. Once hot, add garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes until tender. Add tomatoes and onions, and cook for about 3 minutes, until warmed through. Add in cooked quinoa, stir to incorporate, and cook for another 2 minutes. Add in arugula, and cook, stirring, until just wilted. Remove from heat. Season with lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Serve warm.