Quinoa Asparagus Salad
Easy Quinoa Asparagus Salad recipe. This quick and simple vegan and gluten free side dish is made creamy with avocado.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium avocado, peeled, cored and chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water, quinoa and salt to a boil. Boil for around 5 minutes. Turn heat to low and allow to simmer for around 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the asparagus and lemon juice. Cook until tender, around 5 minutes. Mix in the peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa, asparagus and avocado. Pour dressing on top and mix until fully coated. Season with salt and pepper.