Quinoa Asparagus and Feta Salad

Quinoa pairs nicely with asparagus and feta cheese for this salad that is the perfect recipe for spring and summer!

Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil; add quinoa and salt, stir, cover saucepan with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer mixture until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove...


Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

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