Asparagus salad with vinaigrette

Fresh and vibrant, this asparagus salad paired with a tangy vinaigrette makes for a light and flavorful side dish.

Asparagus Salad with Vinaigrette
Serving Size
1/2 cup
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Health Benefit
Low Sodium
Ingredients
2 tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoons
olive oil
1 teaspoon
dried tarragon
1 teaspoon
honey
1/2 teaspoon
Dijon mustard
Pinch of
black pepper and garlic
1/2 cup
quinoa prepared with 1 cup of water & juice of 1/2 lemon
1
bunch fresh asparagus
1
shallot, sliced
1 tablespoon
sliced almonds
Directions
  1. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients (balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dried tarragon, honey, Dijon mustard, black pepper and garlic) and set aside.
  2. Place quinoa in a 2-quart sauce pan. Add the water and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered.
  3. In the meantime, trim off a few inches of the asparagus stems and discard. Thinly slice the asparagus into 1/8- to 1/6-inch rounds and add to the quinoa with the shallots and almonds.
  4. Pour some of the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss to coat.
Recipe Nutrition
Calories
120
Fat
9
Sodium
20
Carbs
10
Fiber
3
Protein
4

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