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Asparagus Quinoa Salad Recipe

A fresh and healthy salad with asparagus and quinoa.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  3. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  4. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. 5. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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