Autumn Harvest Quinoa Salad

Name: Autumn Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup dry quinoa (rinsed well ); 1 cup apple cider; .5 cup water; 2 large apples (any variety, chopped); .5 cup dried cranberries; .5 cup pecans (chopped); 3 tbsp avocado oil (or other kind); .25 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 small shallot (chopped ); 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp dijon mustard; .5 tsp salt