Quinoa Salad with Carrots and Almonds - Miz En Place

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa (uncooked and rinsed well)
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 3 cups carrots (grated or matchstick)
• 2 cups celery (sliced)
• 3 scallions (sliced at a diagonal)
• 1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds (toasted)
• 1/2 tsp cayenne or aleppo chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper (to taste)
• microgreens or cilantro sprouts (optional)
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper