Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Arugula, Avocado

Dressing:

• 1 large clove garlic pressed or minced
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp or more black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano or parsley
• 3 tbsp really good extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp or more lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp maple or sugar optional

Salad:

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa or use 1 1/2 cups cooked fluffed quinoa
• 3 to 4 oz baby arugula
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 ripe avocado cubed small
• salt black pepper

Other additions for variation:

• Cucumber sliced or chopped ,sliced kalamata olives, Pear, chopped, Cooked Chickpeas, toasted nuts(pine, cashews) or toasted sunflower seeds