Asparagus Chickpea Quinoa Salad
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Asparagus Chickpea Quinoa Salad
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This simple quinoa salad with asparagus, chickpeas, and feta can be served as a main dish or side dish. It is a springtime favorite!
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Ingredients
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Salad:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small bunch asparagus, about 15 spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 15 oz can
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or medium jar, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, and garlic. Whisk to combine or shake with the jar lid on tight. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
- Add water, quinoa, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- While the quinoa is cooking, cook the asparagus. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus and fresh lemon juice. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, asparagus, chickpeas, green onion, and feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until well coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve.
Notes
- If you need the salad to be vegan, you can omit the feta cheese and add nutritional yeast.
- If you need the salad to be vegan, you can omit the feta cheese and add nutritional yeast.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
426mg
(18%)
Potassium
245mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6.4mg
(7%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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