Orange and Avocado Quinoa Salad With Toasted Hazelnuts

Name: Orange and Avocado Quinoa Salad With Toasted Hazelnuts
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa (about 1.5 cups cooked); 3-4 cups fresh spring mix; 2 navel/cara cara oranges, peeled and segmented, juice reserved; 1/3 cup hazelnuts; 1/3 cup crumbled goat or feta; 1 large ripe avocado, pit removed and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons reserved orange juice; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2-3 tablespoons honey, add to desired sweetness; Salt and freshly cracked pepper

"Bright and vibrant, this Orange and Avocado Quinoa Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts will have you satisfied for lunch, and keep you energized all afternoon! ?????????????A good quinoa salad can make your mouth water as long as you balance the flavours and textures so you can keep going back for more. Sweet and sour, crunchy and creamy, this salad has it all! Reserving the juice from the orange after slicing into segments is key! This adds so much flavour to the dressing. Plus, it's great for…..."

INGREDIENTS

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3/4 cup uncooked quinoa (about 1.5 cups cooked)

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3-4 cups fresh spring mix

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2 navel/cara cara oranges, peeled and segmented, juice reserved

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1/3 cup hazelnuts

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1/3 cup crumbled goat or feta

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1 large ripe avocado, pit removed and chopped

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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

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2 tablespoons reserved orange juice

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1/3 cup olive oil

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2-3 tablespoons honey, add to desired sweetness

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Salt and freshly cracked pepper

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