Quinoa Salad with Apple, Chickpeas, Toasted Almonds & Apple Cider Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 can (14 oz.) chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) - (I prefer Bush's Beans)
• 1 large Gala apple, cored and chopped
• 3 tbsp Gorgzonzola cheese
• 2 green onion, thinly sliced (green & white parts)
• 1/3 cup apple cider or apple juice
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp agave nectar or honey
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt