Asparagus & Orange Quinoa Salad
Power through your day with this delightfully tangy salad made with energy-boosting quinoa, asparagus and zesty oranges.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Tri-Color Quinoa
- 4 cups orange juice
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup peas
- 1/3 cup prepared zesty Italian dressing
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 seedless navel orange, segmented
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Enjoy the taste of this fresh salad made with Success® Tri-Color Quinoa, spring asparagus, navel orange wedges and a zesty Italian dressing on top.
Step 1
Prepare quinoa according to package directions, substituting orange juice for water. Add asparagus and peas in the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain quinoa and veggies; let cool completely.
Step 2
In a large bowl, toss together quinoa mixture, dressing, honey, salt and pepper. Add in orange segments and red onion and stir until combined. Top with feta cheese.
Recipe Tips
If you prefer, substitute 1 can (11oz) drained mandarin oranges for the navel orange in the recipe.
