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.

Submitted by AnnInLondon
Published on March 13, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

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

  • 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

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

Directions

  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.

  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.

  3. Stir asparagus, feta cheese, almonds, green onions, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest into quinoa.

  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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

238 Calories
13g Fat
23g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 238
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 346mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 148mg 11%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 364mg 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.