Best 13 Quinoa Salad With Asparagus Goat Cheese And Black Olives Recipes

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Quinoa salad with asparagus, goat cheese, and black olives is a delectable and nutritious side dish or main course that combines the goodness of quinoa, the bright flavors of asparagus, the tanginess of goat cheese, and the savory richness of black olives. This colorful dish is not only aesthetically pleasing but also a delight to the taste buds. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering, preparing a healthy lunch for work, or simply craving a vibrant meal, this quinoa salad promises to satisfy your appetite and nourish your body. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to explore the best recipe for this delightful quinoa salad!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUINOA-OLIVE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Rinse 1 cup quinoa; toast in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, 4 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat, cover and simmer 13 minutes. Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil with 1 teaspoon each whole-grain mustard and red wine vinegar in a large bowl; add 4 thinly sliced celery stalks and 2 tablespoons each chopped red onion, kalamata olives and parsley. Season with salt. Add the quinoa; toss.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND QUINOA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BLACK OLIVE VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Asparagus and Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese and Black Olive Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 spears asparagus, trimmed
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 cups quinoa
8 ounces aged goat cheese, shaved
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 nicoise olives
1 Roma tomato, sliced
Parsley sprigs for garnish
1/4 cup aged sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chile de arbol
1/2 cup pitted nicoise olives
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat grill. Brush asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill on both sides until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and cut in half.
  • Bring 8 cups of salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook until soft. Drain and rinse with cold water and drain again. Place the quinoa in a medium bowl and add red wine vinegar, olive oil, parsley and 1/4 cup of olive vinaigrette. Stir to combine. Place on plate and top with goat cheese, asparagus, whole nicoise olives, sliced tomato and parsley sprigs.
  • Black Olive Vinaigrette: Combine vinegar, mustard, chile powder, olives and olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth.

GOAT CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS QUINOA



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This is an alternative version of my apple-cinnamon quinoa breakfast. I like this because it is a savory option for those mornings I don't want sweet.

Provided by Spot

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup water
¼ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
¼ teaspoon ground sage
1 fresh basil leaf
3 asparagus spears, chopped
1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese
1 teaspoon chia seeds

Steps:

  • Stir water, quinoa, sage, and basil leaf together in a saucepan; bring water to a boil, cover saucepan with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove basil leaf from quinoa mixture and discard. Stir asparagus, goat cheese, and chia seeds into the quinoa mixture; replace lid on saucepan and let the mixture steam until the goat cheese melts and the asparagus softens slightly, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 43.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

GOAT CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS QUINOA



Goat Cheese and Asparagus Quinoa image

This is an alternative version of my apple-cinnamon quinoa breakfast. I like this because it is a savory option for those mornings I don't want sweet.

Provided by Spot

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup water
¼ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
¼ teaspoon ground sage
1 fresh basil leaf
3 asparagus spears, chopped
1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese
1 teaspoon chia seeds

Steps:

  • Stir water, quinoa, sage, and basil leaf together in a saucepan; bring water to a boil, cover saucepan with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove basil leaf from quinoa mixture and discard. Stir asparagus, goat cheese, and chia seeds into the quinoa mixture; replace lid on saucepan and let the mixture steam until the goat cheese melts and the asparagus softens slightly, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 43.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND QUINOA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BLACK OL



Grilled Asparagus and Quinoa Salad With Goat Cheese and Black Ol image

Make and share this Grilled Asparagus and Quinoa Salad With Goat Cheese and Black Ol recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pkothari

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 asparagus spears, trimmed
olive oil
salt and pepper
2 cups quinoa
8 ounces aged goat cheese, shaved
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 nicoise olives
1 roma tomato, sliced
parsley sprig (to garnish)
1/4 cup aged sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon arbol chile
1/2 cup pitted nicoise olive
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat grill. Brush asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill on both sides until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and cut in half.
  • Bring 8 cups of salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook until soft. Drain and rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • Place the quinoa in a medium bowl and add red wine vinegar, olive oil, parsley and 1/4 cup of olive vinaigrette. Stir to combine. Place on plate and top with goat cheese, asparagus, whole nicoise olives, sliced tomato and parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839.1, Fat 55.9, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 361.7, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 24.9

QUINOA, ASPARAGUS, AND FETA SALAD



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A perfect spring, summer, or anytime salad. Loaded with protein and fiber, but so delicious you would never guess how healthy it is! If you are making the salad ahead of time, add the dressing just before serving to keep the asparagus an attractive bright green. Leftovers keep well for a couple of days.

Provided by AnnInLondon

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups water
¾ cup quinoa
¼ teaspoon salt
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds
2 green onions, thinly sliced, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 lemon, zested
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil; add quinoa and salt, stir, cover saucepan with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer mixture until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, let quinoa rest for 5 minutes, and transfer quinoa to a bowl to cool.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until tender but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes; drain in a colander and immediately immerse asparagus in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Stir asparagus, feta cheese, almonds, green onions, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest into quinoa.
  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and stir gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 346.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND QUINOA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BLACK OLIVE VINAIGRETTE



GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND QUINOA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BLACK OLIVE VINAIGRETTE image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients
12 spears asparagus, trimmed
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 cups quinoa
8 ounces aged goat cheese, shaved
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 nicoise olives
1 Roma tomato, sliced
Parsley sprigs for garnish
Black Olive Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup aged sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chile de arbol
1/2 cup pitted nicoise olives
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Directions Heat grill. Brush asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill on both sides until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and cut in half. Bring 8 cups of salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook until soft. Drain and rinse with cold water and drain again. Place the quinoa in a medium bowl and add red wine vinegar, olive oil, parsley and 1/4 cup of olive vinaigrette. Stir to combine. Place on plate and top with goat cheese, asparagus, whole nicoise olives, sliced tomato and parsley sprigs. ------------------------------ Combine vinegar, mustard, chile powder, olives and olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth.

BEST GREEK QUINOA SALAD



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This is my absolute favorite quinoa recipe! It's so flavorful and always a big hit with my family and friends. Trust me, you'll want to eat every single bite!

Provided by Allison.Kaye

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ½ cups chicken broth
2 cups quinoa
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
½ cup minced red onion
4 ounces chopped feta cheese, or more to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, halved
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes, parsley, kalamata olives, onion, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic into quinoa. Squeeze lemon juice over quinoa salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

QUINOA SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND KALAMATA OLIVES



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This is inspired by a salad I recently enjoyed in a small vegetarian restaurant called Siggy's on Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights. They called it a quinoa Greek salad, but really the only thing that was Greek about it was the kalamata olives. No matter, it was still delicious.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/4 cups water
Salt to taste
1 small cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, seeded and sliced, or 1 Persian cucumber, sliced; or 1/2 cup sliced or diced celery (from the inner heart)
1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved (about 12 olives)
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 tablespoon slivered fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/3 cup, optional)
1 6-ounce bag mixed spring salad greens, baby spinach, arugula, or a combination
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, pureed
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup buttermilk or plain low-fat yogurt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa in a strainer and rinse several times with cold water. Place in a medium saucepan with 1 1/4 cups water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until the grains display a thread-like spiral and the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, remove the lid and place a dish towel over the pan, then return the lid to the pan and let sit for 10 minutes or longer undisturbed. Transfer to a salad bowl and fluff with forks. Allow to cool.
  • Add the remaining salad ingredients except the salad greens to the bowl. Whisk together the dressing ingredients. If using yogurt, thin out if desired with a tablespoon of water.
  • Just before serving toss the lettuces with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Toss the quinoa mixture with the rest of the dressing. Line a salad bowl or platter with the greens, top with the quinoa, and serve. Or if preferred, toss together the greens and quinoa mixture before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 208, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 486 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GOAT CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS QUINOA



Goat Cheese and Asparagus Quinoa image

This is an alternative version of my apple-cinnamon quinoa breakfast. I like this because it is a savory option for those mornings I don't want sweet.

Provided by Spot

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup water
¼ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
¼ teaspoon ground sage
1 fresh basil leaf
3 asparagus spears, chopped
1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese
1 teaspoon chia seeds

Steps:

  • Stir water, quinoa, sage, and basil leaf together in a saucepan; bring water to a boil, cover saucepan with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove basil leaf from quinoa mixture and discard. Stir asparagus, goat cheese, and chia seeds into the quinoa mixture; replace lid on saucepan and let the mixture steam until the goat cheese melts and the asparagus softens slightly, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 43.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

QUINOA & FETA SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Quinoa is a fine, protein-packed grain that helps to keep you satisfied until your next meal, making this veggie salad a great lunchbox filler

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

200g quinoa
3 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion , peeled but left whole, then cut into 1cm thick round slices
2 peppers , red, yellow or mixture, deseeded and cut into chunky long wedges
200g baby courgette , halved lengthways
3 garlic cloves , unpeeled
zest and juice 1 lemon
pinch of sugar
small pack flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
200g pack feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the quinoa following pack instructions, then drain really well and set aside.
  • Meanwhile heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the onion and peppers with 1 tbsp of the oil and seasoning on a roasting tray, then roast for 15 mins.
  • Toss the courgettes and garlic with the rest of the veg and roast for another 15 mins.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash with some seasoning. Stir in the remaining oil, lemon juice and zest and season with sugar to taste. Drizzle over the quinoa and toss together with the roasted vegetables and parsley. Crumble over the feta, toss gently again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 21.4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35.3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11.2 grams sugar, Fiber 2.6 grams fiber, Protein 17.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

QUINOA, GOAT'S CHEESE & PEACH SALAD



Quinoa, goat's cheese & peach salad image

Make this tabbouleh-inspired quinoa, chard, goat's cheese and grilled peach salad as something different for lunch. It's full of textures and fresh flavours

Provided by GF member Millie McLuskie

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 55m

Yield Serves 4-5

Number Of Ingredients 13

200g quinoa
100g chard , finely shredded
4 peaches or nectarines, stoned, 2 quartered and 2 finely sliced
1-2 lemons , juiced
4-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
50g hazelnuts , roughly chopped
25g parsley , leaves picked and finely chopped
25g mint , leaves picked and finely chopped, plus extra mint leaves to serve
4 tbsp capers , drained
2 tbsp sumac (optional)
1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar
100g soft goat's cheese , crumbled
2-3 tbsp sesame seeds , toasted

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and cook the quinoa following pack instructions. Drain, mix with the chard, then set aside to cool and wilt.
  • Put the sliced peaches in a bowl, drizzle over the lemon juice and set aside. Put the quartered peaches on a baking tray. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil. Roast for 10-15 mins until soft. Scatter the hazelnuts over a second baking tray and toast in the oven for the last 5 mins until golden.
  • Combine the quinoa mix, herbs, sliced peaches and any juice from the bowl, the capers, sumac (if using), vinegar and remaining oil. Season. Put on a large serving plate, and top with the roasted peaches, goat's cheese, hazelnuts, sesame seeds and extra mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

BLACK KALE AND BLACK OLIVE SALAD



Black Kale and Black Olive Salad image

This sophisticated-looking number centers on the dark green version of kale known variously as black, Tuscan or lacinato kale. The leaves are cut into thin ribbons, but left raw, then combined with cut black olives and a dressing of olive oil and sherry vinegar. Shower some Parmesan over the top and you have a recipe that can hold its own on any table, at any time.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large bunch black kale (about 1 pound), cut into thin ribbons
1/2 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or other hard cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Salt
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the kale, olives and cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and vinegar, sprinkle with salt (not too much) and lots of pepper, and toss
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 223, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 365 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Quinoa should be rinsed thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitter saponins.
  • Cook the quinoa according to the package directions.
  • Let the quinoa cool slightly before adding the other ingredients.
  • Chop the asparagus into bite-sized pieces.
  • Roast the asparagus at a high temperature to get a nice char.
  • Crumble the goat cheese before adding it to the salad.
  • Use pitted black olives for a more convenient salad.
  • Dress the salad with a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
  • Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This quinoa salad with asparagus, goat cheese, and black olives is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also a good source of antioxidants. The salad is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Try adding other vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers. You can also use a different type of cheese, such as feta or Parmesan. No matter how you make it, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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