Pomegranate Quinoa Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup black or red quinoa, rinsed well in a mesh colander
• 6 stalks of leafy organic celery, leaves picked and reserved, cut into a small dice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• salt and pepper, to taste
• loose 1/2 cup curly parsley, chopped
• 2 pomegranates, arils carefully removed (here’s how)