Quinoa, Asparagus, and Feta Salad

Quinoa, Asparagus, and Feta Salad

Quinoa pairs nicely with asparagus and feta cheese for this salad that is the perfect recipe for spring and summer!

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
238 Calories

Recipe Instructions

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.
Quinoa, Asparagus, and Feta Salad
Quinoa, Asparagus, and Feta Salad
Quinoa, Asparagus, and Feta Salad
Quinoa, Asparagus, and Feta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, or to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 0.75 cup quinoa
  • 0.33333334326744 cup toasted slivered almonds

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