Add rinsed quinoa, water and ½ tsp salt to a medium saucepan then place over high heat. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 18–20 minutes until quinoa is tender. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, place all remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl then toss to combine.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients for dressing until completely incorporated. Add dressing and cooled quinoa salad. Toss gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Only use fresh lime juice when making the dressing—the bottled variety is way too harsh for this recipe!