QUINOA, ASPARAGUS, AND FETA SALAD
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
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
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Manuel Santana
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KHAN Wali
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. The asparagus was undercooked and the quinoa was dry. The feta was also a bit too salty. Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.
Ganesh Bohora
[email protected]This salad is so fresh and flavorful! The asparagus is perfectly roasted and the quinoa is cooked to perfection. The feta adds a nice salty touch and the dressing is tangy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
HUAWEI P30
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The asparagus and feta really complemented the quinoa and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Merry Lun
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfectly. The asparagus was cooked just right and the quinoa was fluffy and flavorful. The feta added a nice salty touch. Overall, a very satisfying and healthy meal.
Chase Dodson
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of quinoa, asparagus, and feta is simply divine. I especially loved the tangy dressing, which really brought all the flavors together. Will definitely be making this again.