Quinoa and Asparagus Salad with Mimosa Vinaigrette Recipe

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Quinoa and Asparagus Salad with Mimosa Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
167
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Put eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover pan, and remove from heat. Let eggs stand, covered, 15 minutes, then drain, and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool completely. Remove shells and finely grate eggs with a Microplane or the fine holes of box grater into a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Rinse quinoa well in a large fine-mesh sieve under cold running water. Set sieve over a bowl and let quinoa drain well for at least 5 minutes. Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil with 1/2 teaspoon salt (kosher or fine) in a 3-quart saucepan. Add quinoa and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 16 to 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let quinoa stand, covered, 5 minutes. Spoon quinoa onto a large rimmed baking sheet, spreading it in a single layer, and let it cool to room temperature.
  3. Cut scallions into 2-inch pieces. Halve each piece lengthwise, then slice lengthwise into thin strips (julienne). Transfer to a large bowl.
  4. Using vegetable peeler, peel lengthwise strips from asparagus, beginning at bottom end, and add to scallion. Once you can't peel any more slices from a stalk, break off the thick end (reserving it for another use, such as soup) and add the remaining thin strip to bowl with scallions.
  5. Whisk together lemon juice with honey and 3/4 teaspoon kosher (1/2 teaspoon fine) salt until smooth. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired, then whisk in grated eggs.
  6. Transfer quinoa to another large bowl and toss with herbs and 1/2 cup vinaigrette, or to taste. Toss asparagus with 3 tablespoons vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Spoon quinoa onto salad plates, and top with a tangle of asparagus and scallion. Serve remaining vinaigrette on the side, or save, chilled, for another salad.
  8. Cooks' notes: •Quinoa and eggs can be cooked up to 1 day ahead. Let cool as directed, then chill in separate containers. •Herbs can be kept between slightly dampened towels in resealable plastic bags, 1 day ahead. •Asparagus and scallion can be cut prepped and kept between slightly dampened towels in resealable plastic bags, 1 day ahead. •Vinaigrette (without eggs) can be made up to 3 hours ahead. Stir in grated egg just before dressing salad.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 166.91 Kcal (699 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.7g 20%
Cholesterol 46.5mg 16%
Sodium 31.55mg 1%
Potassium 322.5mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.82g 3%
Sugars 3.07g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.46g 14%
Protein 3.81g 8%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 90.9mg 505%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.12 Kcal (348 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.32g 20%
Cholesterol 23.16mg 16%
Sodium 15.71mg 1%
Potassium 160.59mg 7%
Total Carbs 4.89g 3%
Sugars 1.53g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.72g 14%
Protein 1.9g 8%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 25%
Iron 45.3mg 505%
Calcium 38.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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