Quinoa, Corn, and Bean Salad Platter

Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small, heavy saucepan. Add quinoa and simmer gently, covered, for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add corn, lemon juice, scallions, olive oil, and seasonings. 1-1/2 cups cooked or canned pinto, kidney, or Anasazi beans 1 heaping cup finely diced ripe tomatoes [canned will work too] 1 Tbs balsamic or cider vinegar 1/4 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste (no salt if you use canned beans) Combine all ingredients and toss to mix. Transfer quinoa-corn salad onto a platter and form a ring around the center leaving about a 5" well. In the center well, place the bean salad. Garnish with thing strips of red bell pepper, good black olives (bottled, not canned, ideally), and (optionally) toasted pumpkin seeds.