HealthyGoat CheeseAsparagus Quinoa Salad– another tastyquinoa recipeto add to your menu! Hearty quinoa tossed with roasted asparagus, garlic and creamy goat cheese. This quick easygluten freesalad is perfect for a simple lunch or side dish.
The other day I was in desperate need of a pedicure. Like, we’re talking half of my nail polish was disappearing or chipped off of all my toes, AND the nail polish was red so it looked like I had some kind serious infection. Gross!
My sweet husband told me, “just go get one. I’ll put little man down for bed.” (LoVE that man …) Even as I write this I am in a quiet house because he took little man out for a daddy son doughnut morning. Any who, back to the point. After we had finished dinner I went out to get a pedicure and fix the mess that were my nails. While I was there a mom and a young daughter walk in (I would say she was about 11 years old). I smiled because it reminded me of my mom.
As they got situated and told their nail ladies what color they wanted they both leaned back, got comfy and pulled out their phones. The entire time the mom was scrolling through her phone and her daughter was listening to music, text messaging, or watching a show. The only time they talked was when the mom leaned over to “check on her” to say “what are you watching?” That time could have been special … a mother daughter pedicure date .. but instead the phone came between them. Instead of talking to each other they sat their in silence, eyes glued to the glowing screen.
我的心只是伤害。为什么我们这个年代拉mall 3×3 device called a phone. Why can we not set it down for 45 minutes to engage and invest in people we love… or relax when we are suppose to relax. All in all, I guess I just wanted to say. What does your “phone life” look like? Are you on it all the time? Are you on your phone for a purpose or is it just to waste time? What about your kids?
Quinoa salad
Ok, on to this tastyCreamy Goat Cheese Asparagus Quinoa Salad! Last week I posted my蜂蜜芥末山核桃陈年的鲑鱼served it with this Quinoa Salad. Did you know that Asparagus and Salmon are best friends? They seriously go so well together so I wanted to carry some of the flavors I used in the Salmon over to this Salad to further solidify their union to each other.
Is quinoa salad healthy?
Yes.Quinoais known as a superfood in the health industry. It is gluten-free, high in protein, fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, calcium and vitamin E. It also has various beneficialantioxidants.Quinoais one of the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet. It may improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels and even aid with weight loss
What is quinoa salad?
Quinoa Salad is just that. A salad with a base of quinoa instead of lettuce. It will typically have lots of vegetables in it, sometimes a protein and a dressing. Quinoa Salad can be served both warm and cold. It honestly just depends on the kind of salad you’re making.
This Asparagus Quinoa Salad is best served warm, but my Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad is best cold. Just take a look at your ingredients and if they are “raw” veggies than you’ll probably want the salad cold.
How long does Quinoa Salad last?
Store your quinoa salad in an air tight container in the refrigerator. If stored properly, this salad will last 3-5 days.
This Quinoa Salad is packed with sweet roastedAsparagus, chopped Pecans, and creamy Goat Cheese. Because the Quinoa is warm when I put this together the goat cheese melted into everything and OMG was it good!
If you’re in need of a quick, healthy, gluten free, and even vegetarian side dish .. ahem.. you’re looking at it!Quinoais loaded with nutrients! ThisCreamy Goat Cheese Asparagus Quinoa Salad(whew, say that three times) takes 25 minutes to make, is under 150 calories a serving, and has a good amount of protein in it to go along side your main protein.
Can’t wait to hear what you think, Bon Appetit my friends!
What to eat Quinoa Salad with?
- Glazed Honey Garlic Beer Can Chicken
- Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs
- Paleo Baked Salmon with Avocado Salsa
- Dijon Maple Glazed Salmon
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Healthy Goat Cheese Asparagus Quinoa Salad – another tasty quinoa recipe to add to your menu! Hearty quinoa tossed with roasted asparagus, garlic and creamy goat cheese.
Ingredients
- 1bunch of asparagus, bottom 2″ trimmed off
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1/4 teaspoonsea salt
- 1/2 cuptri-color quinoa
- 1 cupwater
- 1/3 cuproughly chopped pecans
- 2 oz. crumbled goat cheese
- 1 teaspoonred wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoonolive oil
- 1/4 teaspoongarlic powder
- salt to season
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add asparagus to a baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt over asparagus. Toss to coat the asparagus then lay them out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cut into 1/2″ slices. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan add quinoa and water. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Once the quinoa is done, fluff with a fork.
- Add quinoa to a medium bowl along with chopped asparagus, pecans, goat cheese, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, and salt to season. Toss everything together and serve!
Nutrition
- Serving Size:1/2 cup
- Calories:143
- Sugar:1 g
- Sodium:257 mg
- Fat:10 g
- Carbohydrates:10 g
- Fiber:2 g
- Protein:5 g
- Cholesterol:4 mg
Keywords:quinoa salad, quinoa recipes, gluten free side dishes, gluten free salad recipes, easy salad recipes, easy asparagus recipes, roasted asparagus,
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Loved this. So simple and light. Perfect accompaniment to our bbq’d tri-tip roast.
I cooked the asparagus 10min only as we like crisp tender and the stocks were not too big.
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I prefer a crisp veggie too! Thank you for the 5-Star review!
Hi! This is so delish! I’m currently building my health coaching website and I’d love to share this recipe on my website! I would give joyfulhealthyeats credit of course! Would that be ok??
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Hey Terri, Thanks so much. Sure as long as you’re just sharing a photo and not the whole recipe that’s fine.
The links for sharing to the left of your page over shadow the ingredients list when using the print feature. I hope you can fix that. The recipe looks like a winner.
I just fixed it, hopefully it won’t be an issue anymore
I loved this salad! The flavors were great. I toasted the pecans, but probably chopped them too small, because they didn’t have a lot of crunch. I doubled the dressing. I also wasn’t brave enough to roast my thin asparagus 20 mins (did 12 mins), but I might try it next time. Leftover reheated (gently) very well. Will absolutely make again. Thanks!
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Do you really roast the asparagus for 20 min.? I only do 8 min. For a side. Is it mushy then? I did prefer it to be crunchy.
No, they get crunchy and browned. It’s delicious! No mushy asparagus here!
Made this for Easter lunch. So yummy. Love goat cheese!
Awesome, glad you liked it. Goat Cheese on all things is my motto
Hi,,,,so looking forward to trying this recipe. Picked up all the ingredients but forgot the goat cheese… do you think feta would be ok?
It will be ok with feta you just won’t have the same creaminess because the feta won’t melt like the goat cheese.
My wife made this last night. We didn’t have tri-color quinoa so she used white. One of the best things I’ve eaten in forever. Seriously delicious. The pecans and goat cheese go perfectly together.
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Awesome! So glad to hear it Daryl, it’s one of our favorites too!
I made this for Thanksgiving. It went over well!! I added craisins for something sweet.
Ohh yummy! Love that cranberry addition!
Hi! For leftovers do you just leave out the goat cheese and add it each time you take a serving? Also do you serve it warm or cold? Thanks!
I leave the goat cheese in and warm it up each time Lauren!
I’m allergic to walnuts what you suggest a different but to add or what it be ok without any?
it would totally be ok without any, otherwise pecans would be great too!
OMG,这道菜看起来棒极了!我等不及要try it! Thanks for posting it! This salad and a glass of Pinot Grigio! I could have a meal with my husband and what ever children decide to show up! Yummy!
You’re welcome Laurie and love the way your thinking, pinot grigio and this salad need to be friends!
Wow, what a great post!! Being on my phone is sometimes hard to remember to stay mindful about, but I try really hard to stay off my phone while I’m out with friends, at dinner, or with my boyfriend. I want them to know I value their time and what they say… nothing is more disheartening then having a conversation with a friend only to look over and see they are glued to their phone.
This recipe looks amazing!
EXACTLY! Amen to that! Let’s be intentional with people, not our devices.
Thanks Samantha, hope you enjoy this salad!
now you have me not only craving this salad, but also a trip to the salon. my feet are in serious need of some pampering! and NO phones will be allowed
haha… go get it girl… and phone free!