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Quinoa Salad with Watercress, Oranges, Avocado and Almonds

Quinoa Salad with Watercress, Oranges, Avocado and Almonds was pinched from <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/01/quinoa-salad-watercress-oranges-avocado-almond-citrus-vinaigrette-recipe.html" target="_blank">www.seriouseats.com.</a>

"[Photographs: Jennifer Segal] Start the new year off right with this light and tasty quinoa salad topped with delicate greens, citrus, avocado and crunchy almonds. About the author: Jennifer Segal is the chef behind the popular food blog, Once Upon a Chef. Every recipe we publish is tested, tasted, and Serious Eats-approved by our staff. Never miss a recipe again by following @SeriousRecipes on Twitter!..."

INGREDIENTS
For the Quinoa:
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
Kosher salt
 
For the Dressing:
2 tablespoons fresh juice from about 2 limes
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed juice from 1 orange
2 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
 
For the Salad:
1 (4-ounce) bag watercress, baby arugula or a blend
2 medium oranges, cut into segments
1 avocado, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, soaked in water for 10 minutes
1/4 cup sliced almonds
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