Quinoa, Asparagus, Orange and Almond Salad

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Quinoa, Asparagus, Orange and Almond Salad

Rating: 41

Servings: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red quinoa
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • Supremes from 2 oranges
  • 1 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted
  • 6 ounces fresh asparagus, sliced diagonally into 2 inch pieces, and blanched
  • 6 ounces baby spinach
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon walnut oil

Instructions

  1. Place quinoa in a fine-meshed strainer, and run cold water over it while gently rubbing the seeds together with your hands, to thoroughly rinse off any residual saponin.
  2. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan, salt the water, and add the quinoa. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 12-15 minutes.
  3. While quinoa is cooking, make the dressing by whisking lemon juice, shallots, parsley, olive oil, and walnut oil together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cool the quinoa in a sieve and transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the orange supremes, almonds, asparagus, spinach and dressing. Toss gently, and serve
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