Vegetarian

Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Cheese Quinoa Salad takes several minutes to prepare.

Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Cheese Quinoa Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Cheese Quinoa Salad makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Cheese Quinoa Salad are:

1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 bunch asparagus, tough ends removed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Leaves
56 grams crumbled feta cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Cheese Quinoa Salad:

Cook quinoa according to package directions. Meanwhile, blanch asparagus in boiling water for about 1 min. Transfer asparagus to an ice water bath to stop cooking. Drain once cooled, roughly chop and set aside.In a large bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix in cooked and cooled quinoa, tomatoes, basil and asparagus. Transfer to serving bowl and top with goat cheese crumbles.Serving Size: Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SOPHIKKO.

The nutritional information for Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Cheese Quinoa Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 221.8

• Total Fat: 5.6 g
• Cholesterol: 12.5 mg
• Sodium: 166.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 35.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
• Protein: 9.0 g