PREP: 30 Min and Cooling Time
MAKES: 8 SERVINGS

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, chopped
1 orange and yellow pepper, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
FOR THE DRESSING
3 Tbsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 tsp. honey
1 Tbsp. grated lime peel
2 tsp. fresh gingerroot
1/4 tsp. salt

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool.
2. Sir spinach ,tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and green onion into quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Drizzle over quinoa mixture; toss t coat. Refrigerate before serving.