Saintly Quinoa Salad

Heat the rapeseed oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic and 4 tablespoons onion in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to the boil; stir the quinoa into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain any remaining water from the quinoa with a mesh sieve and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until cold.

Stir the tomatoes, carrots, pepper, cucumber, sweetcorn and 4 tablespoons red onion into the chilled quinoa. Season with coriander, mint, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; gently stir until evenly mixed.