Quinoa, Cauliflower and Grape Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8

1 cup white quinoa

1 small head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small florets

1 1/4 cups red California grapes, halved

3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

2 ripe avocados, diced 1/3 inch

Dressing:

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cook quinoa according to package directions and drain on two layers of paper towels. Transfer to mixing bowl. Add cauliflower, grapes, scallions and avocado pieces.

To make dressing: In small bowl, whisk vinegar, lime juice, honey, cumin, oregano and salt until blended. Gradually whisk in oil. Drizzle dressing over quinoa mixture and toss gently. Season with pepper, to taste. Nutritional information per serving: 260 calories; 5 g protein; 27 g carbohydrates; 16 g fat (55% calories from fat); 2 g saturated fat (7% calories from saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 170 mg sodium; 6 g fiber.

Quinoa, Cauliflower and Grape Salad