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Asparagus Chickpea Quinoa Salad

This simple quinoa salad with asparagus, chickpeas, and feta can be served as a main dish or side dish. It is a springtime favorite!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.