Grapefruit & Quinoa Salad

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  1. Strip the peel from the grapefruit with a vegetable peeler, taking care not to include the bitter white pith.
  2. Warm the grapefruit peel, ginger, and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  3. As soon as the oil starts to bubble, after about 2 minutes, remove from heat.
  4. Set the oil aside to steep for 30 minutes. Strain and reserve the oil.
  5. Meanwhile, rinse the quinoa in a bowl and drain.
  6. Add the quinoa to a small saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  7. Boil over high heat, and then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  8. Set aside off the heat, undisturbed, for 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer the quinoa to a bowl and fluff with a fork. Cool.
  10. Segment the grapefruit over a bowl, reserving the segments and juice separately.
  11. Whisk 3 tablespoons of the grapefruit juice with the vinegar, honey, and salt to taste in a medium bowl.
  12. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons of the reserved grapefruit oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a stream to make a slightly thick dressing.
  13. Season with pepper to taste. Toss quinoa with the dressing, chiles, scallions, carrots and cilantro.
  14. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.