Beet Quinoa Salad with Cumin Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 medium beets ((about 1 lb), grated (about 3 cups))
• 2 cups chopped parsley, (cilantro, and/or scallions)
• 1 cup grated or finely chopped sharp cheddar, (plus more for topping*)
• ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts or almonds, (plus more for topping)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1 avocado, (sliced or chopped, for topping (optional))
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper