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.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 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
Salad
- 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
- 1/3 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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Stir asparagus, feta cheese, almonds, green onions, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest into quinoa.
Step 4
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 (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 238 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat4g | 19% |
Cholesterol17mg | 6% |
Sodium346mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate23g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein9g | |
Vitamin C13mg | 66% |
Calcium148mg | 11% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium364mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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