Quinoa & Arugula Salad with Pepitas & Cojita Cheese

This is a copy cat recipe from one of my favorite local Mexican restaurants. I LOVE this salad so much - it is delicious, fresh and healthy! A great alternative to ordering the enchiladas or nachos.  The ingredients are simple, but the salad itself really wows - it's just a great combo of flavors that really come together. I think my copy cat recipe comes pretty close to the original! Enjoy!

This makes two dinner sized salads. I think cooked shrimp or salmon would make good protein additions for a heartier meal.

Salad:
3 cups cooked quinoa
2 handfuls of arugula
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
2 radishes, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup pepitas
1/3 cup raisins
10 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
1/2 cup (or more if you love it) Cojita cheese, cubed (can sub feta cheese)
1 ripe avocado, sliced or cubed

Dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 Tbl balsamic vinegar
1 Tbl honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt & pepper, each

Add the ingredients from quinoa to tomatoes into a large bowl; drizzle on prepared dressing and toss. Divide salad between two bowls. Top with avocados and cheese. Enjoy!