GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND QUINOA SALAD
I was looking for a unique summer side to pair with a smoked prime rib course and stumbled on this recipe. This was my first time to use quinoa but certainly not the last. Love the taste, texture and flexibilty.
Provided by Patrick Johnson
Categories Other Salads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. ASPARAGUS and QUINOA
- 2. Heat grill.
- 3. Brush asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill on both sides until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and cut in half.
- 4. Bring 8 cups of salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook until soft. Drain and rinse with cold water and drain again.
- 5. Place the quinoa in a medium bowl and add red wine vinegar, olive oil, parsley and 1/4 cup of olive vinaigrette (recipe below). Stir to combine.
- 6. Place on plate and top with goat cheese, asparagus, whole nicoise olives, sliced tomato and parsley sprigs.
- 7. BLACK OLIVE VINAIGRETTE
- 8. Combine vinegar, mustard, chile powder, olives and olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Sthandwa Sami
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of grilled asparagus, quinoa, and feta cheese.
Thomara Marie
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled asparagus.
qaisar ali
[email protected]I love the versatility of this salad. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.
Mike Adkins
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal.
tambe orock alice
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this salad.
Rca Raja
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Bunny Maddy
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit!
Michi
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor.
R Realme
[email protected]I love the fresh, vibrant flavors of this salad.
Rebecca Otieno
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled asparagus.
Shane White
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner.
David Dosier
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Clopasndabezinhle Ndlovu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing!
HRIDOY IS BACK
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Omarstello Dhe critical
[email protected]I love the addition of the feta cheese and walnuts to this salad. They add a nice salty and crunchy element.
James Bray
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover quinoa.
Richmond Addo
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Isaac Calata
[email protected]This grilled asparagus and quinoa salad is a great summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors of the grilled asparagus, quinoa, and dressing come together perfectly.