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 cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup peas
- 1/3 cup prepared zesty Italian dressing
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black 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.
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; allow to cool completely.
Step 2
Toss together quinoa mixture, dressing, honey, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Step 3
Add in orange segments and red onion and stir until combined. Top with feta cheese.
Recipe Tips
If you prefer, substitute 1 can (11 oz) drained mandarin oranges for the navel orange called for in the recipe.
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