Quinoa Salad with Caramelized Onions, Dates and Honey Orange Dressing - Red Apple Nutrition

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa (red, white, tri-colored), rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 2 tsp coconut oil
• 1/2 cup sliced onion
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• Sea Salt
• Pepper
• 6 dates, pitted and chopped
• 1/4 cup pepitas
• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
• 2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro (optional)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 orange, juiced or 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Zest of one orange