Quinoa Salad

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup tightly packed baby arugula (optional)
• 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh parsley ( basil, dill, or other soft, tender herbs (or a mix!))
• 1 can reduced sodium chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 1 14 -ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry and diced (about 1 cup)
• 3/4 cup slivered sliced, or roughly chopped toasted almonds, chopped toasted pecans, or roasted pistachios*, (divided)
• 3/4 cups crumbled goat cheese or feta (about 4 ounces, divided)