Quinoa and Broccoli Salad (gf, v), a recipe by tinataste - Little Chefs

Ingredients

• ½ cup dried quinoa, rinsed
• 2 small or 1 large head of broccoli, stalk end trimmed (about 1 pound)
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar, cut into ¼-inch pieces (about 1 cup) or feta
• ⅓ cup salted, roasted almonds, chopped
• toasted pepitas
• 6 pitted dates (preferably not Medjool), chopped (optional)
• 1½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes or minced serrano/jalapeno
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice or lime juice
• dash of fish sauce