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Asparagus and quinoa salad

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500ml (2 cups) water
150g (1 cup) quinoa, rinsed, drained.

2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, cut into 4cm lengths
1 large red capsicum, halved, seeded, coarsely chopped (optional)
75g (1/2 cup) crumbled Local Goat feta
4 spring onions, trimmed, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped fresh continental parsley
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp honey
2 tsp olive oil

1 tsp paprika
100g baby rocket leaves

Method
Combine water and quinoa in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside to cool.Meanwhile, preheat a large pan on high and lightly chargrill the the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until tender.  Add the asparagus, capsicum feta spring onions and parsley to the quinoa

Whisk the lemon juice honey oil and paprikin a small bowl until well combined. Add the dressing the quinoa mixture and fold through the rocket. Season with pepper and toss to combine.