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

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

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.