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Delicious Salad Recipes Ideas: Easy Asparagus Chickpea Quinoa Salad

Delicious Salad Recipes Ideas : Asparagus Chickpea Quinoa Salad
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A refreshing and nutritious salad combining asparagus, chickpeas, and quinoa.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. While quinoa cooks, blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green, then transfer to ice water.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add feta cheese or avocado.
  • This salad can be made a day ahead.

Nutrition

Keywords: asparagus, chickpea, quinoa, salad, recipes, healthy

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