GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND QUINOA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BLACK OLIVE VINAIGRETTE

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GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND QUINOA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BLACK OLIVE VINAIGRETTE image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients
12 spears asparagus, trimmed
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 cups quinoa
8 ounces aged goat cheese, shaved
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 nicoise olives
1 Roma tomato, sliced
Parsley sprigs for garnish
Black Olive Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup aged sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chile de arbol
1/2 cup pitted nicoise olives
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Directions Heat grill. 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. Bring 8 cups of salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook until soft. Drain and rinse with cold water and drain again. Place the quinoa in a medium bowl and add red wine vinegar, olive oil, parsley and 1/4 cup of olive vinaigrette. Stir to combine. Place on plate and top with goat cheese, asparagus, whole nicoise olives, sliced tomato and parsley sprigs. ------------------------------ Combine vinegar, mustard, chile powder, olives and olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth.

majed majed
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. The flavors are so fresh and bright, and the goat cheese and olives add a nice touch of richness and saltiness. I will definitely be making this again.


jiban Rasaili
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of asparagus, quinoa, goat cheese, and olives. It's a really flavorful and satisfying salad.


David Kayde
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I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The flavors are so fresh and bright, and the goat cheese and olives add a nice touch of richness and saltiness. I will definitely be making this again.


slytherin king of snakes
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always delicious. I love the combination of asparagus, quinoa, goat cheese, and olives. It's a really flavorful and satisfying salad.


NJ Noman
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. The flavors are so fresh and bright, and the goat cheese and olives add a nice touch of richness and saltiness. I will definitely be making this again.


md habib khan bzas
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of asparagus, quinoa, goat cheese, and olives. It's a really flavorful and satisfying salad.


Faith Salyers
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I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The flavors are so fresh and bright, and the goat cheese and olives add a nice touch of richness and saltiness. I will definitely be making this again.


Zakir Hossin
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always delicious. I love the combination of asparagus, quinoa, goat cheese, and olives. It's a really flavorful and satisfying salad.


Raees Mahi
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for picnics, potlucks, and even just for a quick lunch at home. It's always a hit.


Harlie Venstra
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This salad is amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The flavors are so fresh and bright, and the goat cheese and olives add a nice touch of richness and saltiness. I will definitely be making this again.