Quinoa Fruit and Nut Salad - Kidney Kitchen

Ingredients

• ¼ cup dry quinoa (or 1 cup cooked)
• ½ teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• ¾ cup water
• 1 large orange (1 teaspoon of zest and ¼ cup juice)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons Swerve® brown sweetener
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 firm sweet-tangy apple, cored and chopped (1 cup)
• ¼ cup celery, sliced
• ¼ cup cashews halves (may use another nut)
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup green onions, sliced