Spring Quinoa Salad with Artichokes, Feta, and Asparagus

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Spring Quinoa Salad with Artichokes, Feta, and Asparagus

After I first wrote this publish, we had simply gotten again from an superior Vegas vacay. It was so good to get again into the swing of issues and again within the routine of the ladies’ courses and classes, educating health courses, and catching up on work stuff.  It additionally felt good to eat some home-cooked meals! Once we journey, I attempt to stick to 1 indulgent meal every day and go for my regular eats for essentially the most half, however Vegas is slightly totally different. It was simple for me to make wholesome selections for breakfast, however you positively must benefit from all the improbable entree and dessert choices. 😉

I used to be additionally like, “I can’t wait to eat a vegetable after we get again” however then I seemed in our fridge, it was just about empty, and I ended up consuming coconut milk salted caramel ice cream for lunch. I assume I used to be nonetheless in Vegas mode. 😉 As soon as I used to be lastly capable of replenish the fridge, I created this little on-the-fly salad with a number of the new grocery stash.

This salad is ideal for any upcoming spring events or picnics, and consists of two of the “great A’s”: artichokes and asparagus. It has contemporary, flavorful, and vibrant lemon flavors from the lemon juice + zest, and because it’s quinoa-based, it’s sturdy sufficient to final a couple of days within the fridge so you may make it upfront! I made it as a part of this week’s meal prep (together with some grilled rooster, amazeballs, and protein baked oatmeal) so I might simply eat it alone on prime of salad greens or with grilled rooster or tuna for a simple lunch.

This salad is filling and satisfying, plus it’s gluten-free. Vegan mates can omit the feta cheese, or add of their favourite vegan cheese, for a vegan choice

Plus it’s a type of, “toss all the things in a bowl and overlook about it” kinda recipes, which implies I’m a fan.

Tips on how to Make a Quinoa Salad

• At all times rinse quinoa for a few minute in a superb mesh strainer earlier than cooking
  • Rinsing removes the phytic acid that makes quinoa tougher to digest for some folks
  • Rinsing additionally removes the bitter taste
• For completely fluffy quinoa, use 1 3/4 cup of water for each 1 cup of quinoa
• This salad is simply as scrumptious with roast veggies (roasted asparagus and artichoke as an alternative of uncooked)
• This salad pairs splendidly with gentle entrees like grilled salmon, shrimp, tuna, or rooster
• Be at liberty to combine in different components like pink onion, snap peas, contemporary herbs, or lean meat

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Spring quinoa salad with asparagus and artichokes

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A vibrant and savory spring salad you may make upfront for events, or as a part of weekly meal prep! Gluten-free + simple vegan choice

• Prep Time: 20
• Whole Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 6 1x

• 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and cooked based on package deal instructions. (Let it cool a bit earlier than assembling the salad so the cheese doesn’t soften)
• 4 oz feta cheese
• 1 bunch of asparagus, washed and chopped into 4ths
• 1 jar of marinated arti chokes, quartered (12 oz)
• 1 lemon; zest and juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Recent basil for garnish
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper

1. 1. Deliver a big pot of water to a boil. Add the asparagus and boil for 2-3 minutes, then rinse with chilly water.
2. 2. Add the asparagus to the quinoa, together with the lemon juice, zest, garlic powder, olive oil, feta, and artichokes. Combine effectively, then season effectively with salt and pepper.
3. 3. Prime with contemporary chopped basil.

Notes

• This tastes superb the day you make it, however even higher the following day! Maintain lined within the fridge for 3-5 days.

What’s your favourite spring salad combo? One other considered one of my very favourite recipes for this time of 12 months is right here! It’s Uncle Eric’s best pasta salad ever, which is all the time a success.

Have a beautiful morning and I’ll see ya quickly!

xo

Gina