ASPARAGUS, HAZELNUT AND MINT SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad High Fiber Vegan Vegetable Healthy Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together lemon zest and juice, vinegar, mustard, syrup, salt and pepper. Slowly add olive oil whisking constantly.
- Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil; cook asparagus 2-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Transfer to ice water with slotted spoon. When cool to touch, drain well and spread on towel to absorb remaining water.
- Combine asparagus and quinoa in large bowl; toss with about 1/4 c of vinaigrette. Add coursely chopped nuts, scallions and fresh mint.
- Season with salt and pepper and more vinaigrette to taste.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 4-6.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Bharoshi Ray
rbharoshi@hotmail.frOverall, I really enjoyed this salad. It's a great way to use up fresh asparagus and it's a delicious and healthy side dish.
Amin Alifa
a-a@gmail.comI accidentally used too much lemon juice in the vinaigrette. It was still good, but it was a bit too tart for my taste.
Radwan kaddour
k.radwan@yahoo.comI didn't have any hazelnuts on hand, so I used walnuts instead. They worked just as well.
Gk Rakib
gkrakib@yahoo.comI had a hard time finding fresh asparagus, but I was able to find it at my local farmer's market.
Zainab Sabo
zainab.s50@yahoo.comThis salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it.
ogundele roseline
ogundeler@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of mint, but I didn't find it overpowering in this salad.
fadi bayan
f52@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Andrew Musoke
andrew-m@hotmail.co.ukThe lemon vinaigrette is the perfect dressing for this salad. It's light and tangy.
Angelette Whipple Acquaah
a-acquaah@aol.comI love the nutty flavor of the hazelnuts in this salad.
Damaris Chepkoech
d.chepkoech2@gmail.comI've never been a big fan of asparagus, but this salad changed my mind. It's so good!
Maryam ishaq
im@hotmail.frThis salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.
Cismaan. Aweaadan
a.c@hotmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.
Faisal Sawati
faisal@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I always have a bunch in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.
Rashmi Gahatraj
rashmig92@yahoo.comI love the combination of asparagus, hazelnuts, and mint. It's so unique and flavorful.
Deborah Cianchetta
deborah-cianchetta@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Brian Nyangu
b-nyangu55@aol.comThis salad is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. The asparagus is tender-crisp, the hazelnuts add a nutty crunch, and the mint provides a refreshing burst of flavor. The lemon vinaigrette ties it all together perfectly.