Arugula Salad with Quinoa, Apricot, and Avocado

Ingredients

extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup

garlic minced

1 clove

lemon

1 medium

honey

1/2 to 1 tsp

cumin

2 tsp

chives chopped

1 tsp

red pepper flakes

pinch

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper freshly ground

to taste

quinoa cooked

1 cup

chickpeas drained and rinsed

1 cup

arugula

3 cups

dried apricots

1/4 cup

avocado cubed

1 small

almonds chopped and toasted

1/4 cup

chives chopped

1/4 cup

Method

1. 01Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, honey, cumin, chives, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. 02Toss quinoa, chickpeas, arugula, apricots, and a few pinches of salt and pepper in a large bowl.
3. 03Drizzle in three-quarters of the dressing and toss.
4. 04Top with avocado, almonds, and chives. Drizzle remaining dressing, season to taste, and serve.