Asparagus and Feta Cheese Quinoa Salad
User Reviews
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
229 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Asparagus and Feta Cheese Quinoa Salad
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This Asparagus and Feta Cheese Quinoa Salad is the best tasting quinoa dish we've had yet! It's light but has a slightly creamy texture from the feta cheese. Perfect for spring and summer!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa uncooked
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lb. asparagus tough ends removed and then cut into 1 inch pieces
- ½ cup dried apricot chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- toss asparagus pieces, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a medium bowl
- heat a skillet over medium heat
- add quinoa and vegetable broth to a medium sauce pan and place over medium high heat
- bring to a rapid bowl and then reduce to a simmer
- cook for 10-20 minutes until broth is completely absorbed
- add asparagus to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until asparagus is slightly tender but still crispy
- place back into the bowl that they were seasoned in
- add in the cooked quinoa, chopped apricots and feta cheese
- toss together and enjoy warm or at room temperature
Nutrition Information
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Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
1266mg
(53%)
Potassium
558mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1770IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
6.4mg
(7%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1266mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1770IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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