ASPARAGUS, HAZELNUT AND MINT SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Salad     High Fiber     Vegan     Vegetable     Healthy     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon Lemon zest
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon Sea salt (fine)
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
1 pound Asparagus, ends trimmed, tips intact and spears cut into 1 inch pieces
3 cups White quinoa, cooked
1/3 cup Hazelnuts, cashews or almonds toasted
1/4 cup Scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves rolled together and thinly sliced, packed
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or rice wine vinegar

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.

Bharoshi Ray
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Overall, 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
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I 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
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I didn't have any hazelnuts on hand, so I used walnuts instead. They worked just as well.


Gk Rakib
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I had a hard time finding fresh asparagus, but I was able to find it at my local farmer's market.


Zainab Sabo
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it.


ogundele roseline
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but I didn't find it overpowering in this salad.


fadi bayan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Andrew Musoke
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The lemon vinaigrette is the perfect dressing for this salad. It's light and tangy.


Angelette Whipple Acquaah
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I love the nutty flavor of the hazelnuts in this salad.


Damaris Chepkoech
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I've never been a big fan of asparagus, but this salad changed my mind. It's so good!


Maryam ishaq
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Cismaan. Aweaadan
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Faisal Sawati
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This 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
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I love the combination of asparagus, hazelnuts, and mint. It's so unique and flavorful.


Deborah Cianchetta
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I'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
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This 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.