Quinoa Salad with Apples and Pecans

I haven't yet managed to create my own recipes. Got this recipe from a friend's son, and am noting down just so that I don't forget.

Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 tbls olive oil
1 tsp garlic paste
3/4 cup chopped onion
1.5 apples chopped fine
1 bunch parsley - chopped fine
1/4 toasted Pecans (optional)
2-3 tsp Lemon juice
Salt and Pepper to taste

1. Rinse the quinoa and let it cook 2 cups of water. Once the water comes to a boil, lower the heat, put a lid on the pot and cook for about 10-15 mins or till the water evaporates.
2. Meanwhile chop the onion, apples, and parsley.
3. In another pot add the olive oil and garlic. After about a minute or so, add the chopped onion. Stir till it is cooked a bit, it should not get brown.
4. Add the chopped apple and stir for a couple of minutes.
5. Add the finely chopped parsley, stir it and turn the heat off.
6. Add quinoa and toasted pecans. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add some lemon juice and serve.