Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for two minutes. Drain thoroughly.
Heat one teaspoon olive oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa ad cook, stirring frequently until the quinoa begins to pop.
Add water. Bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is thoroughly absorbed.
Remove from the heat and allow to rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Chop vegetables.
quarter eggs.
Add chopped cucumber, red peppers, red onions, tomatoes, parley, chickpeas, feta cheese, and hard boiled eggs to quinoa.
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Pour dressing over quinoa mixture.