Golden Beet And Quinoa Salad

Name: Golden Beet And Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil – divided into 1 tbsp. + 2 tbsp. portions; 2 large beets, washed and root ends trimmed; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water or lightly flavored vegetable stock; 3 tbsp. white wine or champagne vinegar; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon; 2 ounces ricotta salata cheese – shaved on a grater or crumbled; 1/4 cup roasted pepitas – you could substitute pine nuts, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds; salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste