Spring Carrot, Radish and Quinoa Salad with Herbed Avocado

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup quinoa, rinsed under running water in a fine mesh colander
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 cups arugula
• 2 radishes, sliced into super thin strips or rounds
• 3 carrots, peeled and then sliced into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
• ¼ bulb fennel (optional), cored and sliced super thin
• 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 3 tablespoons crumbled feta (omit for vegan salad)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 lemon (preferably organic), zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon honey or agave nectar
• Dash sea salt
• Lots of freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1 small lime or lemon, juiced
• 3 packed tablespoons fresh herbs, like mint and cilantro, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• â…› teaspoon sea salt